Civil Designer/CAD Technician

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Civil Designer/Technician – Civil Engineering at our Fort Worth, Texas office. The candidate will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to design land development, transportation, and public works projects. The candidate must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation Type: Hourly

Education:  HS diploma, associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in CAD drafting, civil technology, engineering technology, or similar area of study, and/or comparable experience working for a civil engineering or comparable firm. 

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Construction plan production (cover sheets, sheet indexes, general notes, plan and profiles, typical sections, details, etc.)
• Prepare for and attend design meetings with engineers and project managers
• Design tasks as able to perform and/or willing to learn
• Prepare graphic materials for presentations and documents as necessary
• Effectively communicate design and plan production issues throughout the construction plan process
• Learn and adhere to company CAD, file, and data management standards  
• Collaboration with team members and supervisor on methods to increase production efficiency
• Construction quantity take offs
• Assist with construction support activities such as site visits, change orders, shop drawing review, responding to RFIs, construction detail modifications, punch list preparation, etc.
• Mentor and train junior team members
• Regularly work on multiple projects
• Prepare due diligence reports for prospective projects 

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in CAD drafting, civil technology, engineering technology, or similar area of study, and/or comparable experience working for a civil engineering or comparable firm.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience utilizing AutCAD Civil 3D to prepare construction drawings
• Ability to efficiently and effectively create, organize, and maintain Civil 3D base files and sheet sets on projects assigned 
• Ability to develop profiles, corridors, and surfaces utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D on projects assigned
• Knowledge and/or understanding of plan production (cover sheets, sheet indexes, general notes, plan and profiles, typical sections, details, etc.)
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with other team members to complete a project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Experience in BlueBeam and Newforma is a plus
• Experience with basic civil engineering calculations, unit conversions, etc. is a plus
• Experience with MicroStation Open Roads is a plus
• Experience with excavation calculations utilizing Civil3D is a plus
• Experience with SiteOps is a plus

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform the work assigned effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. 
• Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Applies policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Able to communicate in an organized and professional manner.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. 
  
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Please apply online at: https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: F192

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.   #LI-TH1 #IND