--- title: 'Sr Structural CAD Technician – Bridges & Transportation Structures at Apex Companies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sr-structural-cad-technician-bridges-transportation-structures-apex-companies-k4jrjgm10pcx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # Sr Structural CAD Technician – Bridges & Transportation Structures at Apex Companies - **Company:** Apex Companies - **Location:** Issaquah, WA / Seattle, WA - **Compensation:** $38–$58/hr - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apexcompanies/jobs/5470108008 ## Job description Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth. Apex Companies is seeking an experienced CAD designer/drafter with experience in Structural engineering (infrastructures and bridges) to serve as a CAD manager and support the continued growth and delivery of our bridge and transportation structures practice across the Pacific Northwest. This role will provide technical leadership, oversee CAD production across all disciplines, and help maintain consistent quality and design standards across projects. Working closely with structural engineers and project managers, the successful candidate will take ownership of structural drawing production from initial drawing setup through final deliverables. This includes organizing and coordinating complete drawing sets, developing construction details, maintaining drawing consistency, resolving drafting and coordination issues, and ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, and ready for engineering review. The role requires a high degree of independence, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage drawing production across multiple projects while meeting established schedules and quality requirements. Job Responsibilities: - Take ownership of structural drawing production for bridge and transportation structure projects, from initial setup through final delivery, coordinating sheets, details, references, revisions, and drawing set completeness. - Independently manage drawing production based on engineering markups, design information, project standards, and direction from engineers, proactively identifying missing information, inconsistencies, and coordination issues and following through to resolution. - Lead and coordinate CAD production for bridge and transportation structure projects, including resource planning, and workload management across projects and pursuits. - Develop, review, and maintain structural design drawings, construction plans, and CAD models using Civil 3D or MicroStation (preferred) - Prepare accurate, high-quality plans and details using sketches, markups, design notes, and direction provided by engineers. - Apply knowledge of structural engineering and construction practices to bridge layouts, concrete reinforcement detailing, and structural steel detailing. - Establish, maintain, and improve CAD standards, templates, drawing libraries, and production workflows in alignment with Apex and client requirements. - Coordinate CAD production with engineers, project managers, other disciplines, and external consultants to support efficient project delivery. - Perform and coordinate quality reviews of CAD drawings and models, ensuring compliance with project specifications, client standards, and applicable quality management procedures. - Track and maintain quality control documentation, design decisions, and project records throughout the project lifecycle. - Lead CAD staff meetings, technical workshops, and training sessions to promote collaboration, consistency, and technical development. - Oversee CAD-related project documentation, file management, and final archiving of drawings, models, and other design deliverables. - Maintain familiarity with applicable design standards, client requirements, industry practices, and emerging CAD technologies. - Coordinate software training, updates, and technical support in collaboration with IT and other internal resources. - Support the development of CAD standards and production procedures for new projects and pursuits. ## Your Capabilities and Credentials - Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical disciplines. - Demonstrated ability to independently develop, organize, coordinate, and complete structural construction drawing packages with limited supervision. - Extensive knowledge of bridge and transportation structure drafting, detailing, and design documentation. - Proficiency with AutoCAD and ProjectWise, with working knowledge of MicroStation being preferred. - Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF tools. - Strong understanding of CAD standards, quality control processes, and applicable design guidelines and codes. - Ability to identify and resolve technical and production challenges while communicating effectively with project teams and clients. - Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. - Understanding of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. - Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical staff while supporting career growth and team performance. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, consistent, high-quality deliverables Qualifications: - Associate or Bachelor’s degree in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field. - 10 + years of experience in civil or structural engineering drafting, with an emphasis on bridges and transportation structures. - Experience leading or coordinating CAD production teams and managing drawing standards and quality control processes. - Familiarity with WSDOT and other Washington State local agencies’ guidelines and drafting practices is highly preferred. - Experience supporting multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects preferred. Why you'll love working for us: - Company-subsidized medical and dental. - Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability. - 401k match, tuition assistance, and more. - Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. - Performance-based bonuses or other incentives. - Working with the best and brightest in the industry. - 2,000+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US. Sr Structural CAD Technician – Bridges & Transportation Structures Req ID: 12262 ## #LI-SH1 Hourly Expected Pay Range $38—$58 USD We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ## About Apex Companies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Apex Companies is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm providing environmental, infrastructure, health & safety, and compliance services to public and private clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Morgan Stanley) - **Headquarters**: Rockville, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 1988 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Environmental Services, Engineering, Consulting, Infrastructure, Water Management, Health & Safety - **Target customers**: B2B – public agencies (federal, state, local), private sector (energy, transportation, manufacturing, real estate, aerospace, telecommunications) - **Mission/purpose**: “Shaping a safe, sustainable, and equitable future” – supporting the natural and built environment through engineering excellence. ## Products & Services Apex offers a suite of professional and field services across four main pillars: - **Environmental**: Compliance, assessment, remediation, permitting, and expert witness/litigation support. - **Infrastructure**: Multidisciplinary planning, design, and delivery for transportation, water, energy, and telecommunications. - **Health & Safety**: Workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance services. - **Compliance & Assurance**: Environmental data management and compliance platform (ARTEMIS®), ESG and resiliency consulting, and integrated water/wastewater/stormwater management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $250 million (LinkedIn company data) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Parent company is Morgan Stanley. Key clients include confidential aerospace firms, Colonial Pipeline, Oregon DEQ, and numerous public agencies. - **Growth Signals**: - Ranked #13 All-Environmental Firm by ENR (2024) and #68 in Top 200 Environmental Firms - Named a 2026 Hot Firm by Zweig Group - Over 100 new grads hired in the last 4 years - 367 active job postings as of mid-2025, with monthly posting growth of +53.6% - 20% of employees promoted annually - Operates in all 50 U.S. states and 6 countries (India, Pakistan, China, Philippines, Egypt) ## Competitive Advantages - **National footprint with local expertise**: Offices nationwide and a large, multidisciplinary team (864 employees) able to serve clients across diverse sectors. - **Broad service line integration**: Clients can access environmental, engineering, compliance, and H&S services under one roof – reducing complexity and cost. - **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized by ENR, Zweig Group, and Environmental Business Journal, which signals reliability and technical excellence. - **Proprietary technology platform (ARTEMIS®)** for environmental data management, adding a digital differentiator. - **Private equity backing (Morgan Stanley)** provides capital for acquisitions and growth (evidenced by acquired firms like Environmental Partners, PBS, etc.) ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Continue expanding service lines and geographic reach, especially in water, ESG, and infrastructure. Invest in talent development and digital tools (ARTEMIS®). - **Growth direction**: Organic growth through career development and promotions, plus strategic acquisitions to deepen capabilities. Emphasis on recruiting early-career talent and experienced professionals to support a growing project pipeline. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and community-focused. Employees contribute paid time off and payroll donations to support colleagues and external charities. “We care. We collaborate. We deliver.” - **Career development**: Individual Development Plans (IDPs), dual career tracks (management and technical), in-house SME workshops, conference attendance, tuition reimbursement, and on-demand training via Apex Online University. - **Benefits**: Competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), company-paid life and disability, wellness programs, paid time off, holidays, and financial planning support (retirement, tax-deferred savings). - **Work environment**: Mix of office, field, and remote work depending on role. Many positions involve client-site visits and fieldwork. The company supports flexible arrangements but does not publicly advertise a fully remote policy. - **Recognition**: Employees have won awards such as Daily Journal of Commerce’s Women of Vision and IEA Associate of the Year. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Stated commitment to diversity and inclusion as a collaborative foundation. ## Sources 1. [apexcos.com](https://apexcos.com/) 2. [apexcos.com/careers/](https://apexcos.com/careers/) 3. [apexcos.com/careers/why-apex/](https://apexcos.com/careers/why-apex/) 4. [apexcos.com/careers/grow-with-us/](https://apexcos.com/careers/grow-with-us/) 5. 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