Michael Baker Intl.
Michael Baker International is seeking a talented Senior Structural CADD Designer to join our Transportation & Bridge practices in the Columbia, SC area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced designer to shape impactful transportation engineering projects and mentor the next generation of CADD professionals.
About the Role As a Senior Structural CADD Designer, you will produce detailed plans for bridges and various transportation structures using industry-leading CADD platforms such as MicroStation, GeoPak, and OpenBridge Modeler. You’ll collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensure best practices in design documentation, and play a key role in training and mentoring colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project and CADD software configuration to optimize workflows and ensure compliance with production standards. Design, implement, and facilitate training programs for new and current CADD staff. Provide mentorship and technical support to drafting and engineering teams for integrated design solutions. Reference technical manuals to ensure adherence to company and client standards (including SCDOT), developing conceptual, preliminary, and final design documentation. Independently create and revise engineering drawings and plan sets in line with project specifications and design criteria. Review plans and drawings for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges and deliver precise, coordinated deliverables. Identify and address errors or inconsistencies through detailed drawing evaluation. Requirements
High School diploma, GED, certification course, or two-year technical degree. 10-15+ years of CADD design experience, with a focus on Transportation Engineering, structural, and bridge detailing. Proficiency with MicroStation, GeoPak, and OpenBridge Modeler is essential. Strong verbal, analytical, and writing skills with high attention to detail. Experience with CADD on SCDOT transportation and bridge projects (preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with 3D modeling techniques and software. Familiarity with AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or AutoDesk Land Desktop. Knowledge of GIS software. Comprehensive understanding of drafting standards, CADD techniques, mathematics, engineering principles, and computer science fundamentals. Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. This estimate reflects the range at the time of posting; actual compensation will be determined based on education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. #LI-KR2 #LI-ONSITE
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Lead project and CADD software configuration to optimize workflows and ensure compliance with production standards. Design, implement, and facilitate training programs for new and current CADD staff. Provide mentorship and technical support to drafting and engineering teams for integrated design solutions. Reference technical manuals to ensure adherence to company and client standards (including SCDOT), developing conceptual, preliminary, and final design documentation. Independently create and revise engineering drawings and plan sets in line with project specifications and design criteria. Review plans and drawings for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges and deliver precise, coordinated deliverables. Identify and address errors or inconsistencies through detailed drawing evaluation. Requirements
High School diploma, GED, certification course, or two-year technical degree. 10-15+ years of CADD design experience, with a focus on Transportation Engineering, structural, and bridge detailing. Proficiency with MicroStation, GeoPak, and OpenBridge Modeler is essential. Strong verbal, analytical, and writing skills with high attention to detail. Experience with CADD on SCDOT transportation and bridge projects (preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with 3D modeling techniques and software. Familiarity with AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or AutoDesk Land Desktop. Knowledge of GIS software. Comprehensive understanding of drafting standards, CADD techniques, mathematics, engineering principles, and computer science fundamentals. Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. This estimate reflects the range at the time of posting; actual compensation will be determined based on education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. #LI-KR2 #LI-ONSITE
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