Bridge CAD Technician

Olsson•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

As a member of Olsson’s Bridge team, you will contribute to a wide range of transportation and infrastructure projects that support safe, efficient, and sustainable communities. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical staff who are committed to quality, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. In this role, you will support bridge planning and design efforts through CAD drafting and design, assist with research and technical documentation, and participate in field visits and site observations as needed. Depending on your experience level, assignments may range from routine drafting tasks to more complex design support activities, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility over time. As plan development tools and methods continue to evolve you will not only be creating two-dimensional construction plans but also utilizing MicroStation Open Bridge Designer to develop three-dimensional bridge models. These models will be incorporated into daily workflow to promote efficiency, accuracy, and support future trends of Model as Legal Document (MALD) projects. You will work closely with engineering and design staff to develop and refine bridge layouts, construction documents, and related deliverables. Under appropriate supervision, you will apply established standards, methods, and software while contributing to solutions that help deliver safe and reliable transportation infrastructure. This position offers opportunities for continued learning, skill development, and professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or related experience preferred.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation Open Bridge Designer (training may be provided based on experience level).
Passion for working collaboratively with others.
Passion for having ownership in the work you do.
Passion for using talents to positively affect communities.
Passion for utilizing new technology to improve workflow process.

Responsibilities

Support bridge planning and design efforts through CAD drafting and design.
Assist with research and technical documentation.
Participate in field visits and site observations as needed.
Create two-dimensional construction plans.
Utilize MicroStation Open Bridge Designer to develop three-dimensional bridge models.
Develop and refine bridge layouts, construction documents, and related deliverables.
Apply established standards, methods, and software.
Contribute to solutions that help deliver safe and reliable transportation infrastructure.