CAD Design Technician - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton•Richmond, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is currently looking for a CAD Design Technician. The right candidate will provide design and drafting support on a variety of engineering projects related to residential and site infrastructure development.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
One to two years’ experience and/or training
Certification in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD Civil 3D
General CAD and Civil 3D experience required with at least 2 years’ experience in land development engineering
Previous experience with utility, subdivision, and earthwork grading design and drafting
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

GIS experience is preferred
Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Responsibilities

Design and drafting of engineering plans to include alignments, profiles, cross sections, utilities, and general plan drawings
Produce topographical profiles, cross sections, surface TINs, earthwork calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project Manager
Perform routine drafting assignments that require judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations
Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans
Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime