Senior CADD Technician

Apply Description Senior CADD/Transportation Designer Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a CADD/Designer at our Austin office. The candidate will have with 15 years minimum drafting experience with Microstation or various other Bentley 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 OpenRoads 3D modeling and preparation of presentations. Location: Austin Employment Type: 40 FT Hours Compensation Type: Salary Education: Certified CADD/Drafting program (2 years minimum), Engineering Technology Certification, 3D Modeling certification, and/or Bentley certifications. Duties: Prepare detailed engineering design, including 3D designs, for roadway and highway projects in a digital delivery environment, working in close coordination with project engineers and designers as a member of a multi-discipline team. Prepare detail plan sheets, plan sets and exhibits with an emphasis on presentation and consistency, while following CADD Guidelines/Best Practices for multiple clients. Develop and document quantities. Working with a team to implement, refine and develop CADD standards and Quality Control Procedures. Work with OpenRoads Terrains including LIDAR derived Terrains. Using ProjectWise deploy new CADD Workspaces/Worksets for Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition based projects. Assist in the digital delivery work of project teams. Perform uniform setup and configuration of Bentley CADD products for users throughout the company. Key Responsibilities: Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy. Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market. Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service. Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures 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). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team. Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm. Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects. Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met. Role Competencies: Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders. Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias. Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills. Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs. Qualifications: Certified CADD/Drafting program (2 years minimum), Engineering Technology Certification, 3D Modeling, and/or Bentley certifications. Comparable experience working in BIM, Gaming, Surveying, or other 3D Model Industry will be considered. 15 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. This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies. 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, type/key-in data May lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment. The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain. May work in extreme weather conditions. Bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments. Carry and use brush-cutting equipment. May be asked to operate and drive a company vehicle temporarily for a site visit. 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, Inc. 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). 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