Bridge CAD Designer

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Bridge CAD Designer

Location: Frisco, TX

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex and non-routine CAD design assignments with minimal supervision, following direction from Project Managers and Project Engineers


• Develop bridge, roadway, and related infrastructure plans using OpenBridge Designer, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and Autodesk Civil 3D


• Create plan, profile, title, and detail sheets and assemble complete final construction plan sets


• Provide drafting and minor design support for bridge and roadway projects, including 3D model development


• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and minor mathematical calculations


• Coordinate work assignments with engineers, project teams, and supervisors to meet project schedules


• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and review work completed by junior CAD staff prior to submission


• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, including TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual and TxDOT Bridge Standards


• Support grading, drainage, and utility plan preparation as required by project scope


• Mentor and assist junior-level CAD staff and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment


• Perform other duties as assigned and assist other teams as needed

Job Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in bridge, structural, roadway, or related infrastructure drafting and design


• Proficiency in OpenBridge Designer, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D


• Strong understanding of CAD drafting techniques, standards, and construction plan preparation


• Experience producing full construction plan sets, including drawing sequence, detailing, and presentation


• Familiarity with TxDOT bridge standards and detailing requirements


• Knowledge of grading, drainage, and utility plan design preferred


• Associate degree from a technical or four-year institution; degree or certification in CAD or related field preferred


• Experience with GEOPAK preferred


• GIS experience is a plus


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment


• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and review work of junior team members

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting


• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation


• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans


• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays


• Personal Time Allowances 


• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.


• "Unlimited" Sick Days.


• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.


• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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