OpenRoads Designer (ORD) (Digital Delivery/Modeling Specialist)

Role Description:  Huitt-Zollars’ Dallas, Texas office is seeking an experienced Senior Designer for an immediate full-time opportunity to lead 3D modeling and computer-based plan production in Bentley CADD software (OpenRoads Designer and PowerGeopak). The position supports various engineering teams with design, modeling, and plan production. Familiarity with digital delivery processes is a significant plus as is a technical design background in transportation engineering.  Additionally, this position includes providing training and technical support per project needs and will require occasional travel.

Location: Dallas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Associate degree or higher in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications

Duties:

• Prepare detailed engineering 3D designs for roadway and highway projects in a digital delivery environment, working in close coordination with project engineers and designers as a member of a multi-discipline team.
• Using ProjectWise deploy new CADD Workspaces/Work sets for Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition based projects.
• Independently develop TxDOT plans (Schematics and PS&E)
• Train personnel on OpenRoads Designer and project delivery
• Assist in the digital delivery work of project teams.
• Perform uniform setup and configuration of Bentley CADD products for users throughout the company.
• Assist in implementation and maintaining CADD standards and best practices for OpenRoads Designer and PowerGeopak users throughout the company.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project CADD work.
• Support users with troubleshooting and developing necessary fixes or work arounds due to product issues.
• Evaluate and recommend tools to improve work efficiency.
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.  
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office. 
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality. 
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments. 

Qualifications:     

• The successful candidate should have an associate degree or higher in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications. Comparable experience working in BIM, Gaming, Surveying, or other 3D Model Industry will be considered.
• 15+ years of experience as a CADD Designer or CADD Manager in the Civil Engineering field working with modeling software is a significant advantage.
• Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation PowerGeopak is required. Civil3D, 3dsmax, Unreal Engine, Revit, and Rhino3d, experience are all a plus.
• Experience or the ability to learn to create realistic 3D renderings and animations using Bentley’s rendering solutions through the conversion of CADD data is a significant plus.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.

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. 

This position will office out of our Dallas, TX location in a 'Class A' office space including a state-of-the-art gym (no cost), covered parking, food court, and more.

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

Job ID No: D443

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. 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.