Transportation CAD Designer - OpenRoads
Parsons
Remote · Altamonte Springs, FL · Posted October 7, 2026
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Transportation CAD Designer (ORD) to join our team!
What You'll Be Doing:
Completing design work for all project phases, coordinating assignments related to design approach, schedules, standards, budgets, and procedures to meet scope requirements.
Utilizing ORD for projects.
Provide technical guidance to project design and drafting staff in the development of complex system layouts and components using 2D and/or 3D CAD.
Anticipate and resolve design challenges for assignments that may not have clearly established precedents.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, company standards, applicable codes, specifications, tolerances, and safety factors.
Perform specialized design calculations and discipline-specific analysis.
Conduct interdisciplinary design reviews and coordinate data to ensure integrated and compatible project deliverables.
Direct checking activities and verify the mathematical and technical accuracy of drawings.
Participate in checking orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) drawings prepared by others.
Provide manpower estimates and support project planning and resource forecasting.
Apply and support the development or revision of company design standards, procedures, and best practices.
Collaborate closely with Engineers and other disciplines to ensure high-quality and coordinated design solutions.
Review supplier and manufacturer drawings and technical data for integration into the overall design.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
8+ years experience (including some job leadership experience)
Heavy experience with OpenRoads Designer
Experience with DOT projects
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Associate's Degree 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) is preferred
Advanced CAD proficiency and strong working knowledge of design software used for complex engineering assignments.
Security Clearance Requirement: None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range: $35.96 - $62.93
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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