Tampa, Florida, USA
59 days ago
CAD Technician - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for anCad Technician in our DHI Engineering team. The CAD Technician role will provide design and drafting support on a variety of engineering projects related to underground utility and pavement infrastructure for residential and commercial site developments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform routine assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendationsUtilize Civil 3D program to perform accurate drafting and annotation of construction drawings and exhibitsComplete redline mark-up modifications of existing construction drawings as directed by Senior Designer or Project Manager Produce topographical profiles, alignments, cross sections, surfaces, earthwork volume calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project ManagerPrepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans using Civil 3D program, as well as hand calculations Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframesHINT: Start with a list of everything an employee does. Then everything that doesn’t make the Essential Job Functions list goes hereConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for anCad Technician in our DHI Engineering team. The CAD Technician role will provide design and drafting support on a variety of engineering projects related to underground utility and pavement infrastructure for residential and commercial site developments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform routine assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendationsUtilize Civil 3D program to perform accurate drafting and annotation of construction drawings and exhibitsComplete redline mark-up modifications of existing construction drawings as directed by Senior Designer or Project Manager Produce topographical profiles, alignments, cross sections, surfaces, earthwork volume calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project ManagerPrepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans using Civil 3D program, as well as hand calculations Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframesHINT: Start with a list of everything an employee does. Then everything that doesn’t make the Essential Job Functions list goes hereConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school Certification in CAD software (demonstrated experience without technical degree or certification may be considered) Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D user interface and workflows including label styles, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and data shortcuts as well as basic AutoCAD drafting functions such as annotation, sheet set manager, and xrefs Solid understanding of the latest Autodesk Civil 3D software user interface and workflows Provide attention to detail and thoroughness in completing multi-step tasks Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing various design and drafting tasks Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work in a fast-paced environment and sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of experience working with residential land development or commercial site projects is preferred Previous experience preparing complete construction drawing plan sets related to land development projects is preferred Experience working with Esri ArcGIS or Geospatial data is a plus Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

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Education and/or Experience

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school Certification in CAD software (demonstrated experience without technical degree or certification may be considered) Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D user interface and workflows including label styles, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and data shortcuts as well as basic AutoCAD drafting functions such as annotation, sheet set manager, and xrefs Solid understanding of the latest Autodesk Civil 3D software user interface and workflows Provide attention to detail and thoroughness in completing multi-step tasks Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing various design and drafting tasks Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work in a fast-paced environment and sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of experience working with residential land development or commercial site projects is preferred Previous experience preparing complete construction drawing plan sets related to land development projects is preferred Experience working with Esri ArcGIS or Geospatial data is a plus Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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