Senior Bridge Drafter
NV5
- Seattle, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Produce bridge plan sheets and repair details using CADD software for bridges and structures of intermediate complexity.
- Develop complete structural detail plans using AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroGDS or MicroStation CONNECT for complex structures.
- Collaborate with Design Engineers to determine required drawings, plan sheet numbers, and timeframes for structural detailing.
- Review shop plans and address construction phase inquiries.
- Prepare project documentation, geometric calculations, and material quantities for bridge projects.
- Assist in creating reports, manuals, and documentation for bridges and special structures.
- Conduct site visits for field measurements and assist in scoping repair projects.
- Update inspection file drawings based on inspector's notes and archive project CAD files.
- Detail preliminary and conceptual bridge plans, incorporating field data and engineer-supplied information.
- Train new and existing detailers and designers on MicroGDS and MicroStation CONNECT applications.
- Associate of Arts Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Drafting Technology, Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, or a related field OR five (5) years of experience developing and drafting engineering drawings using CADD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or MicroGDS.
- Minimum of one (2) year of experience as a structural, roadway, or civil engineering detailer with production-level proficiency in CADD software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs.
- Demonstrated ability to produce structural drawings independently using MicroStation or MicroGDS software based on Design Engineer's input with minimal oversight.