Design Technician

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

Job summary

GHD in Houston, TX is seeking a Civil Designer to generate construction drawings for industrial, maritime, municipal, and environmental design projects. You will prepare detailed drawings, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The role emphasizes CAD management, fieldwork tasks, and coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, and process mechanical teams within a diverse, inclusive firm.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting and design or relevant experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years of civil design experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.