Civil Designer

Dashiell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell, a leading provider of technical services, is seeking a Civil Designer in Houston, TX. The role involves drafting and design tasks under supervision, requiring knowledge of CAD. Ideal candidates will have an associates degree in drafting and experience in civil or structural design.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Qualifications

• Associates degree in drafting & Design is required.
• Extensive experience in drafting disciplines preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce new drawings from previous projects with supervision.
• Calculate structure heights and weights.
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.

Skills

Civil drafting experience

Mathematics

Basic oral and written communications

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in drafting & Design

Tools

AutoCAD 2010 or newer

Microstation

PLS-CADD

Job description

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Civil Designer

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:
The Civil designer will perform routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures, under close supervision. Drafting will comprise a large portion of job responsibility. Thorough knowledge of CAD will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards with some supervision
• Research information in catalogues, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material
• Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks
• Learn and properly use the document management system
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Associates degree in drafting & Design is required. Extensive experience in drafting disciplines with a background in civil / structural or transmission design is strongly preferred. Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required. Experience with Microstation or PLS-CADD is a plus.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Civil drafting experience for structural substation and transmission line projects is preferred
• Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software
• Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry
• Extensive knowledge of various CADD programs
• Basic knowledge of the major components of a substation
• Basic oral and written communications
• Basic knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
• Working in a team environment
• Communicating effectively with co-workers

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.