CCIA - Engineering - Drafting - Intermediate Civil Design/Drafting Technologist

CCI • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CCI & Associates Inc. is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intermediate Civil Design/Drafting Technologist to join its Drafting team in the Houston office. CCI is a multidisciplinary engineering firm providing pipeline and facility engineering, geotechnical, construction management, environmental, and pipeline integrity services. The company has expertise in trenchless technology and open-cut pipeline, sewer, and utility construction, including Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Direct Pipe.

The role provides technical assistance to department personnel and produces, checks, and revises drawings for engineering, geotechnical, and other 2D and 3D projects. The technologist uses databases, network resources, and other sources to ensure drawings contain relevant information; reviews and applies client drafting specifications; exchanges project comments to support quality; contributes to drafting standards; and checks drawings as needed. The work is office-based. Any field work requires safety training, a background check, and drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology.
• 1–3 years’ experience using mapping software such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Map 3D, or Global Mapper.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within project teams to produce quality deliverables efficiently.
• Ability to work well under pressure, solve problems, and complete tasks in a timely manner under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pipeline or utility design is preferred.
• Experience in trenchless design, including HDD, Direct Pipe, or conventional bores, is a significant asset.
• Experience with LiDAR, DEMs, and satellite imagery.
• Knowledge of coordinate systems and projections.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk 3ds Max or other visualization software is an asset.
• Experience preparing Plan & Profile drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to other department personnel.
• Produce, check, and revise drawings for engineering, geotechnical, and other 2D and 3D projects.
• Refer to databases, network resources, and other sources to ensure relevant information is included.
• Review and implement multiple client drafting specifications.
• Provide and accept project comments to support a high level of competency throughout the drafting process.
• Participate in maintaining and improving drafting standards.
• Check drawings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive extended health and benefits plan.
• 401(k).
• Professional training and development opportunities and payment of professional dues.
• Travel, accommodations, and per diem paid while away from home.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities to advance a career within CCI’s Group of Companies.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree