CAD Design Technician - DHI Engineering

D. R. Horton; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

Flex spending

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a CAD Design Technician to support engineering projects in residential and site infrastructure development. You will design and draft plans, alignments, profiles, and utilities under guidance from engineers and senior designers.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of CAD drafting experience, and AutoCAD Civil 3D certification. Proficiency with MS Office and collaborative teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years experience in land development drafting.
• Certification in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong CAD and Civil 3D experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and drafting of engineering plans including alignments, profiles, utilities.
• Create topographical profiles, cross sections, surface TINs, and grading plans.
• Perform routine drafting tasks and resolve issues with guidance.
• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and construction plans.
• Collaborate with engineers or senior designers to meet deadlines.
• Maintain professional conduct to support clients and company profits.

Skills

CAD design

Civil 3D

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

AutoCAD Civil 3D certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Drafting software

Job description

Job Description - CAD Design Technician - DHI Engineering (2603292)

Job Description

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S. was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a CAD Design Technician. The right candidate will provide design and drafting support on a variety of engineering projects related to residential and site infrastructure development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and drafting of engineering plans to include alignments, profiles, cross sections, utilities, and general plan drawings
• Produce topographical profiles, cross sections, surface TINs, earthwork calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project Manager
• Perform routine drafting assignments that require judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations
• Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans
• Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• One to two years’ experience and/or training
• Certification in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD Civil 3D
• General CAD and Civil 3D experience required with at least 2 years’ experience in land development engineering
• Previous experience with utility, subdivision, and earthwork grading design and drafting
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS experience is preferred
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits