Bridge Designer, Principal

Job Description:

About Parsons

Parsons is a leading provider of engineering, design, and program management services for critical transportation infrastructure across the U.S. We deliver safe, resilient, and sustainable solutions for our clients, including state Departments of Transportation and local agencies. In the DMV region, our teams support complex bridge and transportation projects for DDOT, VDOT, and MDOT, helping to improve mobility and connectivity for the communities we serve.

Position Overview

Parsons is seeking aSenior Designer – Bridges & Complex Structures to support our growing portfolio of transportation projects in theDC–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) area. This role will focus onbridge design and complex structural systems for highways and urban transportation corridors, with a strong emphasis onCADD production in DDOT, VDOT, and MDOT formats.

You will work closely with structural engineers, project managers, and other discipline leads to develop high-quality plans, details, and 3D models for new bridges, rehabilitations, and major replacements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and produceCADD design and construction documents for bridges and complex structures on DOT transportation projects in the DMV region.
• Developplans, elevations, sections, and details for:
  • Steel and concrete girder bridges
  • Segmental or curved structures
  • Complex urban interchanges and ramp structures
  • Retaining walls, noise walls, and minor structures
• Interpret and implementDDOT, VDOT, and MDOT CADD standards, including:
  • File naming conventions, level/layer standards, and line styles
  • Cell/blocks, annotation, sheet borders, and plotting standards
  • Plan set organization and standard plan sheet requirements
• Prepare3D models and plan production using industry-standard platforms (e.g., MicroStation/OpenRoads/OpenBridge; Civil 3D where applicable).
• Supportbridge engineers in translating calculations and design concepts into constructible CADD drawings and models.
• Coordinate withroadway, drainage, traffic, and utility disciplines to ensure consistency and clash-free, coordinated designs.
• Assist in the development ofproject-specific CADD workflows, templates, and standards tailored to client requirements.
• Review and performquality checks on drawings and models to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance tojunior designers and drafters, including redlining and training on standards and best practices.
• Supportdesign-build pursuits and proposals with preliminary layouts, quantities, and conceptual bridge plans when needed.
• Collaborate withproject managers and design leads to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associate’s degree in Drafting/Design Technology, Civil/Structural Technology, or related field
  • OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience:
  • Minimum8–10 years of relevant experience inbridge and structural design drafting for transportation projects
  • Demonstrated experience producingbridge plans for DOT clients, preferably in the DMV region
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency withMicroStation and/orOpenRoads/OpenBridge for bridge/structural plan production
  • Demonstrated experience withDDOT, VDOT, and MDOT CADD standards, including:
    • Standard symbology, levels, and cell libraries
    • Plan organization for bridge plans (general notes, layouts, framing plans, rebar details, etc.)
  • Strong understanding ofbridge plan components, including:
    • General plan and elevation
    • Framing plans and girder details
    • Deck and reinforcement details
    • Bearings, joints, substructure, and foundation details
  • Ability to work in a3D model-based environment and produce 2D deliverables from 3D models
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work collaboratively in amulti-disciplinary team and coordinate with remote team members
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience onDDOT, VDOT, and/or MDOT bridge projects (specific project experience with at least one of these agencies is highly desirable).
• Familiarity withBentley ProjectWise or similar document management systems.
• Experience withdesign-build or alternative delivery projects.
• Exposure toBridge Information Modeling (BrIM) workflows and tools (e.g., OpenBridge Modeler, Revit, or similar).
• Knowledge of applicableAASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications (for coordination with engineers).
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior CADD staff.

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