Civil 3D CAD Designer - Site Development

BGE, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus Compensation

Unlimited Sick Days

Personal Time Allowances

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional for a civil engineering role in their Houston office. The position involves performing complex design tasks, utilizing advanced CAD skills and collaborating with project managers to prepare thorough construction plans and estimates.

With over 5 years of drafting experience required, candidates should be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and possess strong knowledge of land and site development standards. BGE offers a competitive benefits package, including unlimited sick leave and a robust mentorship program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of computer drafting experience using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge in construction plan preparation.
• Ability to mentor and train junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments from verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Utilize advanced CAD skills for complex designs.
• Create full construction plans and cost estimates.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

CAD manual drafting techniques

Grading and drainage plan preparation

Site development standard practices

GIS experience

Education

Technical degree or certification in CAD

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

This is an in office role at our Houston/Westchase office.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision
• Utilizes advanced CAD skills to visualize and portray complex designs
• Provide project design for various types of land development and other projects with minimum direction from the Project Manager and Project Engineer
• Create Plan and Profile Drawings
• Prepare full sets of final construction plans
• Prepare cost and quantity estimates
• Works closely with design engineers and Project Managers to complete project plans and details
• Reviews work performed by CAD Technicians I and II before submitting to Project Engineer

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of computer drafting experience utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D with strong working knowledge of CAD manual drafting techniques and standards
• Grading and drainage plan preparation experience required
• Technical degree or certification in CAD is preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction plan preparation for residential land development and/or commercial site development, including determining drawing sequence, details and presentation
• Understanding of site development standard practices
• GIS experience is a plus
• Knowledge of utility plan design and utility plan preparation
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional thoroughness for plan design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage, mentor and train more junior level team members

Some Of Our Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• Unlimited Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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