Design Technician

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

GHD in Houston, TX is seeking a Civil Designer to join our team and generate construction drawings for industrial, maritime, coastal, municipal, and environmental projects. You will lead multi-discipline coordination and support field surveys while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of civil design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D, and familiarity with Revit/Recap/Edgewise. Strong communication and organization are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting and design or relevant experience.
• 5-10 years of civil design experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Revit, Recap, Edgewise experience a plus.
• Understanding of survey fundamentals.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details.
• Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for horizontal infrastructure projects, land development, offshore dredging, and coastal restoration projects.
• Prepare detailed design drawings based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles.
• Fulfill various fieldwork requirements, including site surveys, asset condition assessment and construction observations, if needed.
• Coordinate with various design teams including architectural, structural, electrical, and process mechanical.
• Operate as a CAD manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and maintain designer team schedules.
• Mentor junior team members and assist in the regional training activities.

Skills

Civil design experience

AutoCAD knowledge

Civil3D proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting and design or relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Revit

Recap

Edgewise

Job description

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, infrastructure, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow. Our US Central team is looking for a Civil Designer to join the team in Houston, TX! In this role, you will generate construction drawings for industrial, maritime and coastal, municipal, and environmental design projects. In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details
• Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for horizontal infrastructure projects, land development, offshore dredging, and coastal restoration projects
• Prepare detailed design drawings based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles
• Fulfill various fieldwork requirements, including site surveys, asset condition assessment and construction observations, if needed
• Coordinate with various design teams including architectural, structural, electrical, and process mechanical
• Operate as a CAD manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and maintain designer team schedules
• Mentor junior team members and assist in the regional training activities

What you will bring to the team:

• Associate’s degree in drafting and design or relevant experience
• Minimum 5-10 years of civil design experience
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Revit, Recap, Edgewise experience a plus
• Must have an understanding of survey fundamentals
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent time management and organization skills

Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $32.09 - $28.83, may vary based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.