Civil Drafter/Designer

the Client • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Civil Designer plays a key role in supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams by developing high-quality design and drafting deliverables for a wide range of infrastructure and electrical projects. This position requires advanced proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Designer (OBM), and Civil 3D, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to industry and client standards.

Requirements

• Expert understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Expert knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.
• Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or a related field and 7 years of related experience required; OR Associate's degree and 8 years of related experience required; OR 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field; OR minimum 8 years of related experience with an Associate's degree; OR minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Designer (OBM), and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Develop, produce, and modify detailed design drawings and construction documents using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Designer (OBM), and Civil 3D.
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, and design concepts to independently generate complete and accurate drawing packages.
• Prepare and revise plan sets, profiles, details, and plot drawings for design submittals and construction documentation.
• Apply and enforce company, client, and industry CAD standards, supporting consistency and quality across all deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
• Utilize and maintain CAD standards, templates, and detail libraries to streamline production and improve drafting efficiency.
• Identify design conflicts or inconsistencies and proactively propose practical, technically sound solutions.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support design development through redline incorporation, field markups, and as-built documentation updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to CAD workflows, standards, and best practices.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior drafters or team members as needed.
• Collaborate on projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Support compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and project requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level