Bridge CAD Designer

Bridge CAD Designer

Why join us?   

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Bridge CAD Designer to work on a variety of transportation related structural engineering projects across the US from our Austin, Texas office.

About Us:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

The successful candidate for this role can expect to work on the following types of projects:

CFX SR 414 Expressway, which is an estimated $365 million 54-span elevated viaduct in Maitland, FL. The piers will utilize pseudo match-cast overhang wings post-tensioned to a cast-in-place column. The maximum span is 300' and the structure is over 9000' long.

Broad Causeway Drawbridge Replacement, which is a $180 million high-level fixed water crossing over the Intercostal Waterway near Miami, FL. Atkins was selected for Planning, Concept Design, Final Design, CEI, and Post-Design services. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sccjzTf7BR3c7vH2ZuLrNfTOYJHQHT1m/view

I-70 FLOYD HILL - If you have ever skied the slopes west of Denver, you likely know the dangerous stretch of Interstate known as Floyd Hill. Our team will design approximately 6 miles to flatten the curves, reduce steep grade, and add lanes. Atkins was selected for this $560 million CMGC with segmental concrete bridges. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CQOOe5W_FLA

Major Pursuits with Category 2 Structures: Selmon South Design Build THEA ($205 million). District 4 Southwest 10th Street Design-Build ($70 million), and other large-scale infrastructure projects around the country.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Typical duties may involve, depending on service, conceptual and final design of utilities, grading, pavement and drainage, electrical diagrams or mechanical details for structures or bridges, roadway alignment, architectural details, sanitary sewer pump station, or water & sewer systems/treatment plan design, etc.
• Researches, recommends and presents alternate design approaches based upon client request, governmental code requirements and other needs.
• Performs and supervises designs utilizing CAD.
• Coordinates, monitors and oversees design completion, permit applications, material quantities and cost estimates performed by junior designers and technicians.
• Assists junior professionals in making design decisions.
• May write specifications, feasibility studies, plans and preliminary reports.
• Organizes or directs field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts.
• May train less experienced junior professionals, designers and CAD technicians as required.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• College degree in related technical field. CAD training required.
• 3-6+ years of experience with bridge design.
• Proficiency in CAD; good interpersonal skills.
• TxDOT experience is required.