CAD Technician- Bridge

KLJ • Full-time • Eagan, Minnesota, United States • 1m ago

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a detail-driven CADD Technician to support our bridge engineering team by transforming design concepts into clear, accurate construction documents. If you enjoy precision, problem-solving, and turning complex ideas into buildable plans, this role sits right in the sweet spot between creativity and engineering reality.

You’ll work alongside engineers, designers, and project teams to help deliver bridge and transportation projects that move communities forward.

Job Duties:

Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings for bridge, culvert, and transportation structure projects
Develop construction plans, details, sections, and quantity sheets
Revise drawings based on engineer markups, redlines, and design changes
Maintain drafting standards, file organization, and quality control procedures
Coordinate plans with roadway, civil, survey, and utility disciplines
Assist with plan set production for bidding, permitting, and construction
Utilize CADD software to model structural components and layouts
Perform quantity takeoffs and drafting-related project support tasks
Ensure drawings meet client, DOT, and internal standards

Qualifications:

Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Design Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
2+ years of CADD drafting experience in civil, structural, or transportation projects preferred
Proficiency in Autodesk: civil 3D; Bentley: ORD & Power Geopak or related software
Understanding of engineering plans, sections, details, and construction documents
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
Due to occasional travel a valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Skills

Experience with bridge or transportation structure drafting
Autodesk: Revit; Bentley: Open Bridge Modeler
Experience working with DOT standards and transportation agencies
Knowledge of bridge geometry, reinforcing details, and structural layouts
Ability to interpret sketches, calculations, and design notes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch and crawl Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms Talk or hear and communicate clearly

The employee must:

Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds

What else you need to know

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

Position will be posted until filled.

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