Senior Bridge / Structural Designer

About the role

The Kleinfelder San Diego office is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Structural / Bridge Designer to join our team. This role requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive drafting and design experience supporting bridge, transportation, structural, and civil infrastructure projects, with significant experience delivering projects for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Responsibilities

• Prepare electronic working plans and technical drawings that are in compliance with project standards and goals.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Establish and modify personal work processes according to industry guidelines and procedures.
• Work closely with design discipline lead/engineers and design team members to ensure design documents are completed according to deadlines.
• Work closely, provide guidance and assistance to team members and Lead as needed.
• Provide input into design budget and hour estimates as required to support proposals and cost estimates.
• Provide assistance in the development of work practices and procedures as required.
• Perform conceptual layout work, develop design details, check drawings prior to release.
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project.
• Must function independently with minimal supervision in a multi-discipline team setting.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Helpful and willing to provide mentorship as needed.
• Have a “get it done” attitude and proactive.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in 2D design and 3D modeling with ACAD, Revit, MicroStation, CadWorx, and Plant 3D.
• Experience with Advance Steel, ProSteel, OpenRoads, OpenBridge is a plus.
• Experience with concrete, steel structures and multi-discipline projects is required.
• Technical Diploma in drafting design or equivalent is a must.
• A Bachelor's degree or Associates degree is highly preferred – an equivalent combination of experience and education would be considered.

Skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Helpful and willing to provide mentorship as needed.
• Have a “get it done” attitude and proactive.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.

Pay

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $63,206 - 105,487.

Schedule

Job is performed in an office environment; site travel may be required, depending on project.