Designer/CAD Technician

Hunter Engineering, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Texas is seeking a skilled Designer/CAD Technician to produce high-quality civil engineering and surveying plans. Responsibilities include preparing plans for grading and drainage, creating survey plats, and performing design calculations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of CAD production experience, proficiency with AutoCAD, and strong organizational skills. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects and develop technical expertise in site design and plan production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAD production experience, preferably in civil engineering or surveying.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and surveying plan sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans including grading, drainage, utility, and paving plans.
• Create survey plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Perform design calculations, earthwork calculations, and quantity takeoffs.

Skills

CAD production experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or technical certification in CAD/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

GIS software

Job description

Hunter Engineering is looking for a skilled Designer/CAD Technician to produce high-quality civil engineering and surveying plans. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and develop technical expertise in site design and plan production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans including grading, drainage, utility, and paving plans
• Create survey plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions
• Develop construction details and standard sheets
• Process field survey data and prepare base mapping
• Perform design calculations, earthwork calculations, and quantity takeoffs
• Coordinate with engineers and surveyors throughout design process
• Incorporate redline markups and address review comments
• Maintain drawing standards and template libraries
• Assist with 3D modeling and visualization
• Perform quality control checks on drawings

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree or technical certification in CAD/Drafting preferred
• 3+ years of CAD production experience, preferably in civil engineering or surveying
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and surveying plan sets
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trimble Business Center or other survey software
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Knowledge of local agency CAD standards and requirements
• Understanding of grading and drainage design principles
• Experience with utility coordination and plan preparation