Senior Designer

About the role

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Designer at our Austin office. The successful candidate is one who is committed to high-quality design, sustainable civil design practices, an enthusiastic, self-starter with a desire for learning and a collaborative spirit.

Location

Austin, Texas

Employment Type

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type

Salary

Education

Associates of Applied Science In Drafting

Duties

• Prepare Civil plans for projects focused on public works infrastructure including roadways, drainage, water, sewer, utility facilities and earthwork projects.
• Perform analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts and construction details.
• Conduct site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing reports.
• Execute material selections, and technical solutions.
• Analyze design and construction systems, design layouts and construction features, which require researching, compiling and recording information for assigned project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists Principal on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Sciences degree, or greater required.
• Minimum 10 years in the profession as a Civil Engineer Designer.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated site work and construction technical experience.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams.
• Ability to interact with owners and user groups.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities