Senior CS Designer III

ONWARD RESOURCES LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ONWARD RESOURCES LLC in Houston seeks a Senior C&S Designer III to develop initial layouts and oversee revisions of CAD files. You will provide technical support to the project team and create drawings from conceptual markups or verbal instructions to meet client and company requirements.

The role requires strong CAD skills, 3D modeling expertise, and collaboration across disciplines. Expect involvement in drawings reviews, client interfaces, and occasional travel, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Ability to develop initial layouts and revisions to CAD files.
• QA/QC of drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, electrical, and GIS disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify drawings and 3D models, incorporating markups and standards.
• Prepare and maintain all drawings and standards per project requirements.
• Perform QA/QC checks on drawings and models.
• Ensure continuity between conceptual and detailed designs.
• Assist in developing design criteria for projects and proposals.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines (MEP, GIS).
• Apply basic engineering concepts and perform calculations to support design packages.
• Guarantee high‑quality deliverables and meet project schedules.
• Interface with clients to obtain/project information.
• Participate in drawing reviews and coordination meetings.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Team player

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

CadWorx Structure

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Google Earth

Job description

Reports To: Lead Civil and Structural Designer

Location: Houston, Texas

Summary:

A Senior C&S Designer III (SD III) is responsible for developing initial layouts, overseeing revisions of existing computer aided design (CAD) files, providing technical assistance to the project team, and creating/manipulating drawings from conceptual markups or verbal instructions to the Company’s or Client’s requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently create and modify drawings and 3D models, integrating designer/engineering markups and adhering to company and client standards.
• Prepare and maintain all drawings and standards in full compliance with project and company requirements.
• Perform preliminary QA/QC and checking of all drawings and 3D models.
• Ensure seamless continuity between conceptual and detailed designs.
• Assist in developing design criteria for various projects and proposals.
• Coordinate designs effectively with other disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, and GIS.
• Apply basic engineering concepts and perform calculations to support design packages.
• Guarantee high-quality deliverables and consistently meet project schedules.
• Interface with clients as needed to provide or acquire project information.
• Actively participate in drawing reviews and coordination meetings.
• Strictly follow all corporate safety protocols.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong ability to understand, communicate and apply engineering concepts.
• Expert proficiency with CAD and other software packages in standalone configuration as well as network setups (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, CadWorx Structure, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Google Earth).
• Expert ability of modelling in a 3D environment.
• Ability to identify impact of changes on other disciplines and communicate that impact effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to organize and prioritize project workload for self and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player – able to communicate and relate well with others

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to move around the office for daily tasks and meetings, and job site visits, when required.

Onward Solutions offers unprecedented opportunity for career advancement to those who seek reward for excellent performance, sound judgement and strong work ethic. We envision a future where energy and associated infrastructure projects are delivered with unmatched safety, precision, reliability, and integrity. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity, and dedication to high ethical standards echoes throughout our workforce.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, 401k, and PTO.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.