CAD Design Technician - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS experience is preferred
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits