Civil Engineer Drafter

Civil Engineer Drafter (2)

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full time opportunities for drafters in our Rio Rancho office with a minimum 3-5 years' experience. The Drafter position is to assist Civil Project Managers with Public Works type projects. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining civil engineering drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Some assigned projects will vary in size and complexity. Drafter will at times work independently or with a team at the direction from the Project Manager.

Location: Rio Rancho, NM

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registrations: N/A

Education: Drafting or similar degree from 2 or 4-year accredited higher education institution

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates drawings using AutoCad Civil 3D.
• Works in conjunction with CADD drafters and technicians to complete assigned projects.
• Exercises and applies commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Establishes and monitors deadlines for assigned tasks and projects which vary in size and complexity.
• Conducts own quality QA/QC reviews of all drawings and drawing packages before submitting to the Project Manager.
• Attends Project Managers Conference calls or Project Kickoff meetings when invited by the Project Manager.
• Works with x-ref and data shortcut supported drawing files.
• Works as a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

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:

• A Minimum of 3-5 years in Autocad (Civil 3D).
• Drafting or similar degree from 2 or 4-year accredited higher education institution.
• Knowledge and experience using Windows operating systems.
• Must have good communication skills, written & verbal, work with minimal supervision, and simultaneously manage multiple projects to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Previous experience in the civil engineering industry is preferred.
• Overtime occasionally may be required and expected as project deadlines require.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D Pipe Networks is desired.

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
• 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

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. #IND