CAD Technician - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Paid

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a CAD Technician to support underground utilities and pavement infrastructure projects for residential and commercial sites. You will draft and annotate construction drawings using Civil 3D and AutoCAD, assisting senior engineers and designers to deliver accurate plan sets.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, Civil 3D knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Occasional overtime and travel may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required; CAD certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of Autodesk Civil 3D software and AutoCAD drafting functions.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing multi‑step drafting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting support on underground utility and pavement infrastructure projects.
• Use Civil 3D to create drawings, profiles, alignments, sections, and earthwork calculations.
• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and plans; assist Senior Designer or Project Manager as needed.
• Work under engineers or senior designers to complete tasks within project timelines.
• Maintain professional conduct to support company goals and client satisfaction.
• Ability to travel overnight as needed, and work overtime when required.

Skills

CAD drafting

Autodesk Civil 3D

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

CAD certification

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Esri ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description - CAD Technician - DHI Engineering (2605198)

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 Technician. The right candidate willprovide design and drafting support on a variety of engineering projects related to underground utility and pavement infrastructure for residential and commercial site developments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform routine assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
• Utilize Civil 3D program to perform accurate drafting and annotation of construction drawings and exhibits
• Complete redline mark-up modifications of existing construction drawings as directed by Senior Designer or Project Manager
• Produce topographical profiles, alignments, cross sections, surfaces, earthwork volume calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project Manager
• Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans using Civil 3D program, as well as hand calculations
• Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school
• Certification in CAD software (demonstrated experience without technical degree or certification may be considered)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D user interface and workflows including label styles, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and data shortcuts as well as basic AutoCAD drafting functions such as annotation, sheet set manager, and xrefs
• Solid understanding of the latest Autodesk Civil 3D software user interface and workflows
• Provide attention to detail and thoroughness in completing multi‑step tasks
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing various design and drafting tasks
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work in a fast‑paced environment and sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• 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

• 1-2 years of experience working with residential land development or commercial site projects is preferred
• Previous experience preparing complete construction drawing plan sets related to land development projects is preferred
• Experience working with Esri ArcGIS or Geospatial data is a plus
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

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