CADD Technician - Bridge

We are looking for a Senior Bridge Technician / CADD Drafter to join our Mechanicsburg office with our Bridge team! A successful candidate will perform basic technical assistance and drafting for transportation tasks. Under supervision, performs plan development and calculations of varying degrees of difficulty for a wide variety of assignments that may include, technical studies, bridge designs, other roadway structure designs, and quantities. 

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.  

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Provides technical assistance and drafting tasks in support of transportation project development, with an emphasis on the design of bridges and other roadway structures.
• Performs drafting and design calculations.
• Works on small technical assignments independently.
• Coordinates with other technicians and engineers within Roadway CBG.
• Utilizes CADD to develop construction plans.
• Utilizes 3D design and modeling software to develop 3D models and BIM models.

• Associate’s Degree in CADD technology or related field preferred
• 8-15 years of applicable experience
• Expertise with CADD, specifically MicroStation

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location: Mechanicsburg
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time