[Hiring] Senior Bridge / Structural Drafter @Kleinfelder Inc

Role Description

Our Kleinfelder San Diego office is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Structural / Bridge Drafter 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).

• Provide senior-level drafting and design services related to bridge structures, retaining walls, transportation infrastructure, structural systems, and associated civil facilities.
• Work performed in accordance with Kleinfelder and client-specific standards, emphasizing Caltrans design procedures, drafting requirements, and project delivery standards.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in current versions of MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit.
• Possess extensive knowledge of Caltrans drafting standards, title block requirements, and plan production standards.
• Collaborate closely with bridge engineers, roadway engineers, and multidisciplinary design staff to deliver high-quality design packages while maintaining demanding project schedules.
• Mentor and support junior CADD staff, provide technical drafting guidance, and assist with maintaining drafting standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple concurrent assignments while consistently delivering accurate, high-quality work on schedule.
• Local candidates are preferred; however, remote candidates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in 2D design and 3D modeling with ACAD, Revit, MicroStation, CadWorx, and Plant 3D.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Provide input into design budget and hour estimates as required to support proposals and cost estimates.
• Perform conceptual layout work, develop design details, check drawings prior to release.
• Must function independently with minimal supervision in a multi-discipline team setting.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Computer knowledge is required including Microsoft® Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Job is performed in an office environment; site travel may be required, depending on the project.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• The expected salary range for the position is $63,206 - 105,487.
• Reimbursements for continuing education and expenses associated with trainings and certifications.
• Opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.