Senior Civil Designer - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton•Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to serve as the lead designer on engineering design projects related to residential and site infrastructure development. The role conducts and coordinates engineering work with project teams, monitors compliance with applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and standards, and supports effective project communication and coordination. The Senior Civil Designer develops, modifies, and reviews engineering models, plans, details, and drawings; applies project design criteria; and coordinates design teams including engineers, CAD designers and technicians, and sub-consultants as needed. The position plans and coordinates project design and technical work, assists project managers with schedules and budgets, reviews deliverables for quality before external release, and resolves technical project issues with minimal oversight. It also requires keeping current with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The role may include supervisory duties, such as interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns.

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 deadlines while understanding procedures, company policies, and business practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with input and support from managers.
Thorough knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office platforms.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form or through D.R. Horton applications.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Nice To Haves

GIS experience.
Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead designer on engineering projects related to residential and site infrastructure development.
Conduct and coordinate assigned engineering work with other project teams and support effective communication and coordination.
Monitor design work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and standards.
Develop, modify, and review models, plans, details, and drawings of engineering systems and design components according to established standards.
Apply a comprehensive understanding of residential and site projects, including 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.
Assist project managers with project schedules and budget constraints through 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 local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and criteria.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
May supervise operations staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems.
Train and mentor CAD drafters/technicians and engineering interns.