Bridge Drafter (REMOTE)

Parsons Corporation•USA TN (Virtual Office), TN

3d•$27 - $47•Remote

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a talented Bridge Drafter to join their team full-time to support large transformative transportation projects across the nation. These projects have construction values greater than $1 billion and aim to enhance mobility, safety, and reliability for communities. This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location while supporting virtual collaboration. Parsons is a leading design-build firm with a global presence, known for working on challenging infrastructure projects.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Developing plans using CAD software for fundamental bridge elements such as framing plans, abutments, piers, barriers, bridge decks, and standard approach slabs.
Organizing drawing elements into official project sheet templates, ensuring proper scale, borders, and title block information.
Precisely placing annotations, dimensions, callouts, and leader lines to ensure drawings are clean and legible.
Accurately updating existing drawing sets by incorporating redline corrections from engineers or senior detailers.
Computing straightforward material volumes and weights, such as cubic yards of concrete or total linear feet of standard bridge railing.
Performing basic geometry to verify horizontal and vertical clearances, standard spacing, and simple linear dimensions on drafting assignments.