Bridge CADD Principal Designer

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Job Description:

Shape the Future of Bridge Engineering with Parsons!

At Parsons, we know that success is built on collaboration. Together, we achieve more than we ever could alone. By staying open to one another's ideas, we move forward faster, foster innovation, and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment. The diversity of our workforce brings fresh perspectives, making problem-solving more dynamic and rewarding. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If you're detail-oriented, quality-focused, and eager to work with a welcoming and inclusive team, you belong at Parsons.

Our Chicago office is seeking a PrincipalStructural Designer/Drafter with experience in CAD drafting for highway and/or rail bridge projects. The Chicago structural group is known for tackling the most challenging and fast-paced bridge projects in the industry. As a Structural Designer/Drafter at Parsons, you'll play a key role in turning ideas and sketches into detailed CAD plan sheets, ensuring precision and quality in every project.

Responsibilities:

• Use CAD software to prepare detailed engineering drawings, including bridge plans, elevations, sections, and details, based on preliminary sketches or general engineering information, following established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with other Designer/Drafters and Engineers to ensure coordinated and accurate designs.
• Apply standard drafting and design principles to complete assignments efficiently and effectively.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Make necessary changes, additions, and revisions to drawings, following a structured quality control process that includes checking, backchecking, correcting, and verifying.
• Manage the assembly and delivery of completed drawing sets within the bridge discipline.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent technical certificate from an accredited designer/drafter program.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in bridge structural drafting and design.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Bentley tools, including MicroStation, ProjectWise, and OpenBridge Modeler.
• Standards Knowledge: Ability to interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards such as AASHTO, state DOT CAD standards, and company policies and procedures, including the ability to set up workspace environments.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, quality, and adherence to established drafting conventions.

Why Join Parsons?

• Exciting Projects: Work on some of the most challenging and innovative bridge projects in the industry.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, floating holidays, and "No Meeting Fridays."
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), discounted stock purchase program, and 401(k) with company match.
• Robust Workload: Be part of a team with a strong backlog of exciting projects.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a diverse and collaborative team that values fresh perspectives and fosters innovation.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement in a supportive environment.

If you're ready to contribute your skills to a team that values your expertise and fosters your growth, apply today and join Parsons!

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $42.50 - $74.38

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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