Transportation Designer

BGE, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD professional with extensive experience in Autodesk Civil 3D. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse civil engineering projects, focusing on land development and construction plan preparation. The company emphasizes a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements, mentorship programs, and generous vacation policies. Join a team that values excellence and offers robust career growth opportunities while making a significant impact in the civil engineering field.

Benefits

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Floating Holidays

Unlimited Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Fridays

Personal Time Allowances

Vacation Carry Over

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CAD experience, especially with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of construction plan preparation for land development.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Utilize advanced CAD skills for project designs and plans.
• Prepare cost estimates and full sets of construction plans.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

CAD manual drafting techniques

Grading and drainage plan preparation

Attention to detail

Team management and mentoring

Education

Technical degree or certification in CAD

Tools

CAD software

GIS

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including remote work, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision
• Utilizes advanced CAD skills to visualize and portray complex designs
• Provide project design for various types of land development and other projects with minimum direction from the Project Manager and Project Engineer
• Create Plan and Profile Drawings
• Prepare full sets of final construction plans
• Prepare cost and quantity estimates
• Works closely with design engineers and Project Managers to complete project plans and details
• Reviews work performed by CAD Technicians I and II before submitting to Project Engineer

Job Requirements

• 8 years of computer drafting experience utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D with strong working knowledge of CAD manual drafting techniques and standards
• Grading and drainage plan preparation experience required
• Technical degree or certification in CAD is preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction plan preparation for residential land development and/or commercial site development, including determining drawing sequence, details and presentation
• Understanding of site construction standard practices
• GIS experience is a plus
• Knowledge of utility plan design and utility plan preparation
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional thoroughness for plan design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage, mentor and train more junior level team members

Some Of Our Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

NO SPONSORSHIP
NO AGENCIES

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering