CADD/Transportation Designer

CADD/Transportation Designer

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has a great part-time opportunity for a CADD/Designer at our Dallas office with the opportunity to convert to a full-time role. The candidate will have 5+ years minimum drafting experience with MicroStation or various other design software. Experience with TxDOT PS&E plan development experience including roadway, traffic control, signing & striping, drainage, SW3P, design cross sections and quantity calculations, is a significant plus. Candidate needs experience with 3D modeling and preparation of presentations. OpenRoads Experience not required but is preferred.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Reports to: Greg Vowels

Employment Type: 30-39 hours/week

Compensation Type: Hourly

Education: Associate degree or equivalent in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications

Duties:

• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint for updating project entries and contract modifications while working closely with accounting to ensure projects have everything necessary for set up.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and/or sub-consultants to obtain insurance certificates based on specific project contract requirements.
• Review, processing, data entry, and tracking of subcontractor invoices
• Support project accountants following up on collections and updating project records.
• Document management; project file set up, maintenance and archiving.
• Maintains strong moral principles and high level of sensitivity with confidential information.
• Assist the accounting team with other special projects, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures 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.
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent in CADD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications. Comparable experience working in BIM, Gaming, Surveying, or other 3D Model Industry will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience as a CADD Designer or CADD Manager in the Civil Engineering field working with modeling software is a significant advantage.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation PowerGeopak is required. AutoCADD, Civil3D, 3dsmax, Unreal Engine, Revit, and Rhino3d, experience are all a plus.
• Experience or the ability to learn to create realistic 3D renderings and animations using Bentley's rendering solutions through the conversion of CADD data is a significant plus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work with CADD users across multiple offices.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects such as roadway, interchanges, airports, and corporate buildings for DOTs and local governments is a significant plus.
• Having an open mind and desire grow, learning new processes, software and skills.
• On occasion, develop complex 3D models, layouts, drawings, and designs from written or verbal specifications, from rough or detailed sketches, or drawings.
• Interact with Bentley support to escalate and resolve any software issues.
• Implement and ensure a high level of competency, accuracy and efficiency in digital project delivery.
• Available for occasional travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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)
• 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

This position will office out of our Dallas, TX location in a 'Class A' office space including a state-of-the-art gym (no cost), covered parking, food court, and more.

Physical Requirements:

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.