OpenRoads Designer - Digital Delivery Modeling Specialist

Huitt-Zollars; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

Huitt-Zollars' Dallas office is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead 3D modeling and digital delivery for roadway and highway projects using Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition and PowerGeopak.

You will prepare detailed engineering 3D designs, deploy CADD workspaces, develop TxDOT plans, and train staff while supporting project teams in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications.
• 15+ years of experience as a CADD Designer or CADD Manager in Civil Engineering with modeling software experience.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation PowerGeopak is required; Civil3D, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Revit, and Rhino3D are a plus.
• Ability to learn to create realistic 3D renderings and animations using Bentley rendering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering 3D designs for roadway and highway projects in a digital delivery environment.
• Using ProjectWise deploy new CADD Workspaces/Work sets for Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition based projects.
• Independently develop TxDOT plans (Schematics and PS&E).
• Train personnel on OpenRoads Designer and project delivery.
• Assist in the digital delivery work of project teams.
• Perform uniform setup and configuration of Bentley CADD products for users throughout the company.
• Assist in implementation and maintaining CADD standards and best practices for OpenRoads Designer and PowerGeopak users.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project CADD work.
• Support users with troubleshooting and developing fixes or workarounds.
• Evaluate and recommend tools to improve work efficiency.
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation PowerGeopak

3D Modeling

CADD/Drafting

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

PowerGeopak

Civil3D

3ds Max

Revit

Rhino3D

Job description

Description

OpenRoads Designer - Digital Delivery Modeling Specialist

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars’ Dallas office is seeking an experienced Senior Designer for an immediate full-time opportunity to lead 3D modeling and computer-based plan production in Bentley CADD software (OpenRoads Designer and PowerGeopak). The position supports various engineering teams with design, modeling, and plan production. Familiarity with digital delivery processes is a significant plus as is a technical design background in transportation engineering. Additionally, this position includes providing training and technical support per project needs and will require occasional travel.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Associate degree or higher in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications

Duties:

• Prepare detailed engineering 3D designs for roadway and highway projects in a digital delivery environment, working in close coordination with project engineers and designers as a member of a multi-discipline team.
• Using ProjectWise deploy new CADD Workspaces/Work sets for Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition based projects.
• Independently develop TxDOT plans (Schematics and PS&E).
• Train personnel on OpenRoads Designer and project delivery.
• Assist in the digital delivery work of project teams.
• Perform uniform setup and configuration of Bentley CADD products for users throughout the company.
• Assist in implementation and maintaining CADD standards and best practices for OpenRoads Designer and PowerGeopak users throughout the company.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project CADD work.
• Support users with troubleshooting and developing necessary fixes or work arounds due to product issues.
• Evaluate and recommend tools to improve work efficiency.
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should have an associate degree or higher in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications. Comparable experience working in BIM, Gaming, Surveying, or other 3D Model Industry will be considered.
• 15+ years of experience as a CADD Designer or CADD Manager in the Civil Engineering field working with modeling software is a significant advantage.
• Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation PowerGeopak is required. Civil3D, 3dsmax, Unreal Engine, Revit, and Rhino3d, experience is all a plus.
• Experience or the ability to learn to create realistic 3D renderings and animations using Bentley’s rendering solutions through the conversion of CADD data is a significant plus.

Task Manager Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

• Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values.
• Assists PM in achieving target Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) of all associated tasks.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge.
• Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project.
• Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company’s performance.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
• Work for an Employee-Owned firm

This position will office out of our Dallas, TX location in a 'Class A' office space including a state-of-the-art gym (no cost), covered parking, food court, and more.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.