BIM/CAD Designer – Bridge Services

Freese and Nichols

. Develop plans and construction documents for bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CAD drafting and design for transportation infrastructure, with strong capabilities in developing and maintaining 3D bridge models and preparing detailed structural plans. Proficient in utilizing Bentley applications and adhering to client-specific CAD standards while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CAD Drafting And Design ExperienceMicroStation ProficiencyOpenBridge Modeler ExpertiseProjectWise Power User ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

3D Bridge ModelingStructural Plan PreparationTransportation Infrastructure DesignGeometric Element ManipulationCAD Standards Familiarity

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationOpenRoads DesignerOpenBridge DesignerProjectWiseMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree In Engineering Technology

Industry Keywords

Transportation StructuresState DOT CAD EnvironmentsClient-Specific CAD StandardsReference File ManagementSheet Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop plans and construction documents for bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures
Collaborate with engineers, EITs, and other CAD professionals using MicroStation and related design software
Prepare detailed bridge plan sheets accurately and with minimal revisions
Work independently under the guidance of supervisors and engineers
Develop and maintain 3D bridge models using OpenBridge Modeler or similar software
Assemble, organize, and maintain plan sets for project submittals and deliverables
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of CAD drafting and design experience on transportation infrastructure projects
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience preparing structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation structures using MicroStation
Experience working in state DOT or local agency CAD environments
Preferably experience as a ProjectWise power user or CAD production lead
Familiarity with client-specific CAD standards, ProjectWise workflows, managed workspaces/worksets, reference file management, sheet organization, plotting, and Bentley applications
Preferred Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent related experience
Strong proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, and/or OpenBridge Designer
Ability to independently develop and modify bridge models and production deliverables
Ability to display and manipulate plans, profiles, cross sections, and other geometric elements
Ability to work efficiently within a Bentley design environment
Basic understanding of structural and architectural principles related to transportation infrastructure
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work