Design Specialist

Woodlands, TX

Full Time

Engineering

Manager/Supervisor

HBK is searching for a Design Specialist to join our growing team. This position performs CADD Drafter and calculation duties in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The candidate selected for this position will be working with records interpretation and calculation, field measured geospatial data and conducting calculations to create linework and points in support of utility infrastructure projects throughout our broad operating range

HBK is transforming essential infrastructure to achieve a sustainable future and empower the communities where we live and work.

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries.

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily.

Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge.

Description:

Uses CADD to calculate and interpret existing record boundaries and prepare new boundary documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D under the direct supervision of licensed professionals.
Performs assignments requiring the application of fundamental CADD drafting techniques in accordance with established industry standards and procedures.
Has working familiarity with and/or preparation of:
- Project base mapping – existing conditions, existing property and easement calculations, survey and 3^rd party data set importation, Oversee and manage associative drawing file entities.
- Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
- Point files/databases
- 2D and 3D linework
- Orthographic Imagery
- File exportation for review and submission.
- Process Survey Linework from field codes
- Process GPS data in Trimble Business Center
Prepares a variety of land survey deliverable products including, but not limited to:
- Easement exhibits and sketch maps.
- ALTA/ACSM Surveys
- Records of Surveys
- Plats
- Right-of-Way maps
- Topographic Surveys
- Aerial Surveys
- Construction Staking Calculations
- Survey As built Preparations

Performs assigned geospatial support tasks independently and as a team member, compliant with industry standards and project specific format. Ability to prepare documents which are not completely standardized or prescribed under the direction of licensed professionals.
Performs design tasks as directed by immediate supervisor.
Performs related engineering support tasks, which are not completely standardized or prescribed.
Adhere to drawing standards and templates.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Minimum 10 year of experience with Autodesk’s AutoCAD software program or an Associate’s degree or related technical certificate with 5 years’ experience.

Essential skills and experience:

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and / or
Strong working knowledge of Trimble Business Center (GPS data process)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel).
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas.
Ability to understand and interpret multiple different drawing disciplines (civil, electrical, structural, architectural)
Possesses exceptional attention to detail.
Possesses a high level of efficiency.
Possesses a strong work ethic.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information
Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.

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HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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