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Senior Structural CADD Designer

Michael Baker International
full-time
Columbia, SC | SC
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Structural CADD Designer to join our transportation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer to contribute to impactful transportation and bridge projects while mentoring the next generation of CADD professionals.

In this role, you will develop detailed plans for bridges and transportation structures using industry-leading CADD platforms. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support project delivery, promote design documentation best practices, and provide training and mentorship to CADD staff.

What You'll Do:

• Lead project and CADD software configuration to improve workflows and maintain production standards.

• Develop and deliver training programs for new and current CADD staff.

• Mentor and provide technical support to designers and engineers.

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final design documentation using company and client standards, including SCDOT requirements.

• Independently create and revise engineering drawings and plan sets.

• Review drawings and plans for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

• Collaborate with structural, roadway, drainage, and other engineering teams to resolve design challenges.

• Identify and correct errors, omissions, and inconsistencies through detailed drawing reviews.

• Support transportation and bridge projects from planning through final design.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma, GED, certification program, or two-year technical degree.

• 10-15+ years of CADD design experience focused on transportation engineering, structural design, or bridge detailing.

• Proficiency with MicroStation, GeoPak, and OpenBridge Modeler.

• Experience preparing plans and design documentation for transportation and bridge projects.

• Strong knowledge of drafting standards, CADD techniques, and engineering documentation practices.

• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

• Experience supporting SCDOT transportation and bridge projects preferred.

• Experience with 3D modeling techniques and software preferred.

• Familiarity with AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or AutoDesk Land Desktop preferred.

• Working knowledge of GIS software preferred.

• Experience training or mentoring junior CADD staff preferred.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

• Professional and personal development

• Generous paid time off

• Commuter and wellness benefits

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Salary

$80,000 - $110,000 / year

Job Type

full-time

Location

Columbia, SC | SC

Categories

StructuralDesign
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