What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at Harris County Toll Road Authority?
Position Description
The CAD Technician is responsible for will leverage expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads, along with other Bentley software, to deliver high-quality civil engineering designs for transportation, infrastructure, and site development projects. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in 3D modeling for civil design applications.
Duties And Responsibilities
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
The position is physically comfortable. The individual has discretion concerning sitting, standing etc. when operating in an office environment. Visits to property sites require good mobility in and around the site locations to include periods of prolonged standing and possible movement up and down stairs.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type And Typical Hours Work
This is a full-time position in an office environment with no hybrid or remote work-from-home option. This position requires working Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary based on the department’s needs.
Work Environment
There are no major sources of discomfort, as the work environment is a normal office setting with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. There may be occasional visits to property sites or client meetings, which could expose the individual to less-than-optimal outdoor weather and temperature conditions.
Reporting Relationships
Reports To Position: GIS Supervisor
Supervises Positions: N/A
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
The CAD Technician is responsible for will leverage expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads, along with other Bentley software, to deliver high-quality civil engineering designs for transportation, infrastructure, and site development projects. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in 3D modeling for civil design applications.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 3D models for civil engineering projects, including roadways, bridges, and site developments, using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads.
- Create and modify design drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley OpenRoads.
- Assists with preparing, updating, revising, designing, and maintenance of maps, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, codes, decisions and reports; supports the interpretation and digitization of remotely sensed data, aerial photography, and satellite imagery.
- Utilize and Manage Bentley ProjectWise for document management, version control, and project collaboration.
- Perform quality checks on 3D models and drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet project specifications, standards, and client requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and other stakeholders to integrate design data and resolve conflicts.
- Stay updated on industry trends, software advancements, and best practices in 3D modeling and civil design.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Required Associate’s Degree in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (Civil \ Surveying Discipline).
- Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in civil design with a focus on 3D modeling for infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, including roadway design, grading, and drainage.
- Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows in civil engineering
- Familiarity with additional design software or GIS tools.
- Professional certifications in Autodesk or Bentley software
- Understands and can use a linear referencing system.
- Must be strong in using Bentley OpenRoads, Bentley OpenBridge, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise.
- Must have basic knowledge of Network Analyst Extension, Cogo tool & Georeference tool.
- Must be able to create and use tables and be able to join or relate them to other datasets.
- Knowledge using AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GIS principles and mapping software and additional design software.
The position is physically comfortable. The individual has discretion concerning sitting, standing etc. when operating in an office environment. Visits to property sites require good mobility in and around the site locations to include periods of prolonged standing and possible movement up and down stairs.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type And Typical Hours Work
This is a full-time position in an office environment with no hybrid or remote work-from-home option. This position requires working Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary based on the department’s needs.
Work Environment
There are no major sources of discomfort, as the work environment is a normal office setting with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. There may be occasional visits to property sites or client meetings, which could expose the individual to less-than-optimal outdoor weather and temperature conditions.
Reporting Relationships
Reports To Position: GIS Supervisor
Supervises Positions: N/A
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.