Civil CAD Designer

Civil CAD Designer Description Senior civil designer will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to design public works and development projects including water systems, sanitary sewer systems, roads and transportation projects, utility projects, development and site grading. The candidate must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Location Rio Rancho, New Mexico Reports to Senior Project Managers Employment Type 40 FT Hours Education Associates Degree in CAD/Drafting Duties Design and plan production. Prepare drawings for roadway and development projects, including site grading and drainage, roadway design, and plan production/drafting. Prepare drawings for wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and water plants, including onsite utilities, paving, and drainage, as well as elevation views and cross‑sections of plant facilities. Prepare plan and profile drawings for water transmission lines and sanitary sewer gravity and force main projects. 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 The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting, or comparable experience working for a Civil Engineering firm. At least 5 years of experience with AutoCAD version 2020 or newer and 6 months experience with any type of civil drafting work. Previous experience with water/wastewater facility projects. Knowledge of Civil 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, Carlson, and/or other AutoCAD add‑on platforms is a plus. 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 drive survey vehicle. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr