Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The Civil Designer is responsible for the design of civil infrastructure including civil paving, water, sewer, grading and storm drainage. This role is responsible for drafting and producing complex construction documents. They will assist the Discipline Lead and/or Project Engineer with reporting, specifications, plans, construction time opinions, cost opinions and permitting. They will also mentor and train Technician staff.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Responsible for the design of civil paving, water, sewer, grading and storm drainage infrastructure
• Draft and produce complex construction documents
• Interpret engineer’s rough sketches to create and edit plans/drawings
• Assist Discipline Lead and/or Project Engineer in the preparation of reports, specifications, plans, construction time opinions, cost opinions and permitting for projects
• Conduct property and existing utility research as needed on specific projects
• Conduct job site visits and attend final walk-throughs as needed
• Mentor and train Technician staff
• Other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Broad knowledge of the civil engineering field
• Advanced understanding of drafting concepts and CAD fundamentals
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Advanced knowledge of civil design, permitting, and construction concepts
• Understanding of key concepts and terminology used in the civil engineering field
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with MS Office and Bluebeam

SKILLS:

• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with a team or independently as needed
• Ability to deliver feedback

EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of prior drafting experience
• At least 1 year of design experience

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree or Technical School Graduate in Computer Aided Drafting & Design
• CAD Certificate Preferred

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

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