CADD Designer I, Public Infrastructure & Land Development | San Antonio, TX
Halff has an immediate opening for a CADD Designer I to join our Public Works and Land Development team in San Antonio, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer who wants to build a career in civil engineering design while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of public infrastructure and land development projects.
You will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and CADD professionals on projects that may include industrial and commercial developments, residential subdivisions, municipal roadways, trails, drainage improvements, utilities, grading, and site development.
This position provides the opportunity to develop your technical design abilities, expand your Civil 3D and CADD skills, and grow into increasingly complex design responsibilities while contributing to projects that improve the communities we serve.
What You Will Do
- Assist with civil design, drafting, and plan production for Public Works, Public Infrastructure, and Land Development projects.
- Prepare detailed engineering drawings and plan sets based on engineering direction, calculations, survey information, sketches, and project specifications.
- Use Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D and other CADD tools to develop roadway, grading, drainage, utility, and site development plans.
- Assist with preliminary layouts and design development for civil infrastructure projects.
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, and senior designers to understand project requirements and incorporate design direction and feedback.
- Modify and update drawings and plan sets as designs evolve throughout the project.
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project and company standards.
- Assist with basic civil design tasks involving grading, drainage, utilities, roadway geometry, and site development.
- Organize and maintain project drawings, files, and supporting design documentation.
- Support project teams in meeting production schedules and project deadlines.
- Participate in field and site visits, as needed, to collect information and verify existing conditions.
- Continue developing proficiency with CADD software, civil design practices, and Halff design standards.
What You Will Need
- 0–2 years of experience in CADD design, civil drafting, civil design, or a related field. Relevant internships, coursework, or project experience will be considered.
- Associate degree or diploma in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with or coursework involving AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Interest in designing Land Development and Public Works/Public Infrastructure projects, including roadways, drainage, utilities, grading, and site development.
- Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, technical drawings, and design practices.
- Ability to interpret plans, sketches, specifications, survey information, and engineering direction.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, high-quality design work.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
- Willingness to learn new software, design methods, and technologies.
- AutoCAD/CADD certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk or computer.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to travel to project or office locations as needed.
- Ability to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
The Halff Public Infrastructure Advantage
- Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion
- Halff’s Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases
- Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables
Learn more about Halff’s Public Infrastructure services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team
Halff Public Infrastructure Services
- Public Infrastructure
- Transportation/Roadway
- Water and Wastewater Drainage
- Water Resources
- Facilities
- Parks and Trails
- Construction Management and Inspection
- Asset Management
- Traffic and ITS
- SUE/Survey
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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