Bridge Detailer/Designer (REMOTE)

Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Bridge Detailer to join our team full-time to support one of the many large transformative transportation projects that we have either won, are currently pursuing, or will pursue across the nation. Some of the larger projects are located in the states of: Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare detailed 2D engineering drawings for bridge superstructures (deck, girders, crossframes, etc), and substructures (abutments, piers and wingwall/retaining walls)
• Detail standard bridge accessories, including expansion joints, bearings, drainage scuppers, railings, and barriers
• Develop precise reinforcing steel (rebar) layouts, including bar marks, spacing, clearance details, and bending schedules
• Maintain strict adherence to workspace configurations and file structures while also adhering to the CAD detailing requirements of state DOTs or clients (levels, line styles, line weights, and font/dimension styles)
• Compute dimensions, slopes, elevations, and stationing using basic geometry and trigonometry to ensure plan accuracy
• Review completed drawing sheets against the engineer's sketches and calculation packages to eliminate errors before detail check is performed
• Perform quantity calculations

Required Skills

• 4 to 10+ years of related work experience
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, specifically Bentley MicroStation (preferred) or Autodesk AutoCAD
• Ability to convert structural engineering designs into detailed, accurate, and buildable construction drawings
• Ability to calculate complex bridge geometries, including curves, variable superelevations, and highly skewed alignments
• Knowledge of reinforcing steel layout rules, concrete cover requirements, bar development lengths, and complex bending schedules
• Able to perform accurate structural calculations for concrete volumes, weights of steel, and surface areas of coatings
• Familiarity with individual state Department of Transportation (DOT) CAD standards, cell libraries, and delivery protocols

Desired Skills

• Strong skills in training and mentoring entry-level CAD technicians and junior bridge detailers
• CAD (Computer-Aided Design) degree
• 3D Modeling & BIM capabilities

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Company Overview

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!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holidays

Application Information

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!

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.

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