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Parsons

Bridge Drafter (REMOTE)

$26.59 - $46.54/hr

Parsons is looking for a talented Bridge Drafter to join our team full-time to support one of the ... This position is remote, and the selected candidate will have flexibility in work location while ...

Valmont Industries Inc.

Design Drafter

NE · Remote

Remote Office Remote Office Nebraska 99999 Why Valmont We're Here to Move the World Forward ... Valmont seeks a Drafter experienced in steel manufacturing and fabrication for their Lighting ...

Valmont Industries Inc.

Design Drafter

NE · Remote

Remote Office Remote Office Nebraska 99999 Why Valmont We're Here to Move the World Forward ... Valmont seeks a Drafter experienced in steel manufacturing and fabrication for their Lighting ...

Conti Federal Services

BIM Drafter

Orlando, FL · On-site +1

The BIM Drafter will contribute to the successful BIM modeling, coordination and internal communication of BIM specific requirements of each client and project to BIM staff assigned to each specific ...

Gnostech LLC

Drafter/CAD Operator II

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$26.92 - $29.33/hr

Hybrid or remote work is not authorized Job Title * Drafter/CAD Operator II Salary * $26.92-$29.33 per hour Shift * N/A Travel * Yes, may involve several Contiguous United States (CONUS)/Outside ...

ZSG

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Senior Drafter

Grand Island, NE · Remote

THE ROLE This is a Senior Drafter position focused on preparing accurate fabrication and erection ... Remote work is available, with minimal travel. * Strong compensation and benefits: The company ...

WesTech Engineering

Student Drafter

Ames, IA · On-site +1

$22 - $29.50/hr

Summary WesTech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Drafter to join our engineering ... Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options * PTO plan and Paid Holidays

PrysmianGroup

North America Draftsman

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...

Remmert & Company

Millwork Drafter

Tuscaloosa, AL · Remote

Work within a team of ~10 other engineers/drafters * Attention to detail isrequired Education * Two-year degree,or higher, from a technical school or universityisrequired * Relevant experience can be ...

Tetra Tech

CAD Drafter/Designer

Helena, MT · On-site +1

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding aMid-Level CAD Drafter/Designerto support civil ... remote or hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local ...

Rosenblum Law

Estate Planning Paralegal (Remote)

Clifton, NJ · On-site +1

$60K - $70K/yr

Fully Remote, United States Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time ... This position is focused primarily on drafting trusts using WealthCounsel. The right candidate will ...

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Bridge Drafter (REMOTE)

Parsons

Remote

$26.59 - $46.54/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Bridge Drafter 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

In this role, you will help deliver the design for projects that have a construction value greater than $1 billion, and in turn assist in enhancing the mobility, safety, and reliability for communities who live along and travel through these critical corridors. This position is remote, and the selected candidate will have flexibility in work location while still supporting virtual collaboration with Parsons teams.

Parsons is one of the premier design-build firms in the country with over 16,000 employees worldwide and nearly $7 Billion in revenue. Most recently, we have been the engineer of record or have assisted on some of the most challenging projects in the country, including:

  • the Gordie Howe Bridge near Detroit, MI
  • the Clear Path projects in Indianapolis, IN
  • Brent Spence project in Cincinnati, OH
  • the SR 400 project in Atlanta, GA

These high-visibility Design-Build and Public Private Partnership "P3" projects and many others are career defining opportunities and offer complex, challenging work for our entire professional staff and new hires, who work seamlessly together from offices across the country.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Developing plans, using CAD software, for fundamental bridge elements like framing plans, abutments, piers, barriers, bridge decks and standard approach slabs, including but not limited to:
    • Organizing drawing elements into official project sheet templates, ensuring proper scale, borders, and title block information
    • Placing annotations, dimensions, callouts, and leader lines precisely to make drawings clean and legible
  • Updating existing drawing sets accurately by incorporating redline corrections provided by engineers or senior detailers
  • Compute straightforward material volumes and weights, such as cubic yards of concrete or total linear feet of standard bridge railing
  • Perform basic geometry to verify horizontal and vertical clearances, standard spacing, and simple linear dimensions on drafting assignments

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors and 2+ years of related work experience OR Associate's Degree 2-year technical degree (or equivalent)and 4+ years of related work experience

  • Solid operational knowledge of 2D drafting tools within industry-standard software, primarily Bentley MicroStation (preferred) or Autodesk AutoCAD

  • Understanding how to attach, scale, and manage external references (XREFs or reference files)

  • Ability to navigate pre-configured CAD workspaces, active design files, sheet views, and model spaces

  • Ability to accurately apply text scaling, dimension styles, callouts, and leader lines appropriate for varying sheet print sizes

  • Skill in reading and understanding structural engineering sketches, plans, sections, profiles, and cross-sections


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Knowledge of reinforcing steel layout rules, concrete cover requirements, bar lap splice/development lengths, and complex bending schedules

  • Ability 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

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis 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!Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!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.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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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