Bridge Designer / Senior Bridge Designer Job at Horrocks in Meridian

Bridge Designer / Senior Bridge Designer

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Department : Transportation

Location : Meridian, ID

Compensation : $80,000 - $130,000 / year

Unmatched Comp Time Policy : Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO for exempt staff.

At Horrocks, we believe that companies with strong values produce the best work, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to better the communities where we live and work. As a Bridge Designer, you will be responsible for all aspects of the structural design, layout and plan production on large multi‑discipline transportation projects. Projects will include single‑ and multi‑span bridges, complex retaining walls, and require close coordination with other disciplines (roadway, drainage, MOT, etc). The ideal candidate will also have mentorship skills to lead and train junior design and drafting staff.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

Leading the design for large, multi‑structure transportation projects

Be enthusiastic, dedicated, and self‑disciplined to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers

Develop designs in Power InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil3D

Produce accurate output with a keen eye for aesthetics

Manage project data files from various sources

Be proactive and responsive in effectively communicating with colleagues and clients, both in-person and virtually

Training and mentorship of junior CAD staff

Manage workspaces and develop plan sets in ORD, including sheet creation and plan set development

Qualifications, skills, and competencies :

10+ years of relevant bridge design experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent technical degree

Knowledge of state DOT standards is a plus, but not required

Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers

Be familiar with Power InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil3D

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to think 3‑dimensionally

Must be able to work independently with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks, with competing priorities

Be a professional, creative, team‑focused individual who works well with others in a team environment

Be enthusiastic, dedicated, and self‑disciplined to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Mentoring skills and leadership mindset

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award‑winning benefits. Including, but not limited to :

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) : 50% match of contribution up to 6%

Professional development opportunities including in‑house training

Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

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