Civil Senior Designer

Matrix PDM Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

ESPP

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Matrix PDM Engineering seeks a Civil Senior Designer to produce design layouts and finished drawings for custom jobs, including field surveys, design sketches, and engineering support. The role may serve as a discipline lead, managing internal and external resources to ensure accuracy and constructability.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 4+ years civil design, and advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 4+ years civil design and layout experience.
• Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge.
• Strong drafting techniques and CAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check design drawings for accuracy.
• Perform layouts and conversions between state plane and plant coordinates.
• Coordinate with team and manage multiple tasks.
• Assist supervisor and junior drafters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Mathematics/trigonometry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Summary

The Civil Senior Designer is a senior-level design/drafting position, responsible for producing design layouts and finished drawings. Incumbents will be assigned to custom jobs involving, but not limited to, field survey, design sketches, engineering support, layout and final drawings, and checking of all drawings assigned to them to assure that the drawings are accurate and error-free. This role may serve as a discipline lead for projects, managing internal and external resources.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Assists the Engineering Supervisor in determining how to best to meet job requirements, coordinating jobs and conducting training.
• Assists Drafters in lower classifications with questions/issues during performance of project work.
• Cooperates with other team members; interacts with individuals at all organizational levels in professional manner.
• Performs basic and complex layouts.
• Produces new drawings as well as checks drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs conversions between state plane coordinates and plant coordinates.
• Pick-up red marks from check prints and correct drawings as required.
• Performs detailed dimensional and bill of material check of all drawings.
• Checks entire job for interferences and constructability.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with a focus in civil/structural design preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of related civil design and layout experience required.
• Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge required.
• Strong understanding of drafting techniques.
• Ability to understand and use general math and trigonometry functions.
• General knowledge and understanding of Civil codes and standards required for different types of work.
• Experienced in industrial site development, storm drainage collection and retention/detention systems, potable water distribution systems, sanitary collection and pumping systems, geometric road layout, permitting, site grading, and earthwork.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in work.
• Strong PC skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
• Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

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Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.