Senior Civil Designer - DHI Engineering

Taleo Social Sourcing•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to serve as lead designer on engineering design projects involving residential and site infrastructure development. The role conducts and coordinates assigned engineering work with project teams, monitors work for compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and standards, and supports effective communication and coordination. The designer plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates project design and technical work; assists project managers with schedules and budgets; and reviews design elements and deliverables for quality before external release. The position may include supervisory responsibilities in the Operations Department, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and resolving employee concerns. The role also requires professional and ethical conduct in support of customers and the company.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Certification in CAD software and the specific Civil 3D platform.
10 years of experience related to specific CAD and Civil 3D software.
At least 5 years of experience in detailed land development engineering.
Ability to train and mentor CAD Drafters/Technicians and Engineering Interns.
Ability to coordinate and lead multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously, make decisions, and meet successful results and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Thorough knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office platforms.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or application-based instructions.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Nice To Haves

GIS experience.
Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead designer for a variety of engineering design projects related to residential and site infrastructure development.
Develop, modify, and review models, plans, details, and drawings of engineering systems and design components according to established standards.
Apply knowledge of residential and site projects, including site drainage, grading, and infrastructure constraints.
Implement project design criteria and coordinate with Engineers, CAD Designers and Technicians, and sub-consultants as needed.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the design and technical aspects of assigned projects.
Coordinate with Project Managers on project schedules and budget constraints through project completion.
Perform quality control reviews of design elements and project deliverables before external release.
Identify, interpret, and resolve technical project issues with minimal oversight.
Analyze, interpret, and stay current with regulations and criteria from local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support the company's goodwill and profit.
If supervisory responsibilities are assigned, interview, hire, train, plan and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.