Lead Designer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Lead Designer in Houston to lead design and drafting activities for assigned projects. You will provide technical direction to designers and drafters and ensure deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and constructible.

Responsibilities include leading plans and construction documents, coordinating with engineers and clients, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. The role requires strong leadership and proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial, transmission, processing, or energy facility design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D modeling software, or discipline-specific design tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of plans, layouts, models, details, and construction documents.
• Assign and coordinate work performed by designers and drafters.
• Review drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Coordinate design activities with engineers, project managers, clients, vendors, and field personnel.
• Identify design conflicts and support the development of practical solutions.
• Monitor design progress, schedules, and deliverable requirements.
• Support site visits, field verification, and preparation of as-built documentation.
• Promote compliance with company, client, industry, and safety standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

3D Modeling

Discipline Tools

Leadership

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Discipline-specific design tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Audubon is currently seeking a Lead Designer to join our team. The Lead Designer will be responsible for leading design and drafting activities for assigned projects. Provides technical direction and guidance to designers and drafters and ensures that design deliverables are accurate, coordinated, constructible, and completed in accordance with project requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of plans, layouts, models, details, and construction documents.
• Assign and coordinate work performed by designers and drafters.
• Review drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Coordinate design activities with engineers, project managers, clients, vendors, and field personnel.
• Identify design conflicts and support the development of practical solutions.
• Monitor design progress, schedules, and deliverable requirements.
• Support site visits, field verification, and preparation of as-built documentation.
• Promote compliance with company, client, industry, and safety standards.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Significant experience in industrial, transmission, processing, or energy facility design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D modeling software, or discipline-specific design tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled