CAD Design Technician - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton•Richmond, TX

20h

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a CAD Design Technician to provide design and drafting support for engineering projects related to residential and site infrastructure development. The role involves preparing engineering plans and related design materials, performing drafting assignments, and supporting quantity take-offs. The technician works under the guidance of engineers or senior designers and is expected to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes while conducting business professionally and ethically.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
One to two years of experience and/or training.
CAD software certification, specifically AutoCAD Civil 3D.
General CAD and Civil 3D experience, including at least two years of land development engineering experience.
Previous experience with utility, subdivision, and earthwork grading design and drafting.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

GIS experience.

Responsibilities

Design and draft engineering plans, including alignments, profiles, cross sections, utilities, and general plan drawings.
Produce topographical profiles, cross sections, surface TINs, earthwork calculations, and grading plans with assistance from a Senior Designer or Project Manager.
Perform routine drafting assignments, using judgment to resolve issues or make recommendations.
Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans.
Work under the guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes.
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
Work overtime as needed.