We are seeking qualified candidates for the Design Technician position, which is responsible for providing drafting, record research, and data entry to support the Maintenance Engineering program under the direct supervision of the Engineers and Designers.
Essential Functions & Duties Include:
- Use computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software to draft detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related construction documents from detailed surveys.
- Convert rough sketches or drawings, and other engineering data received from the maintenance engineering designers or engineers into CAD drawings.
- Plot construction plans showing profiles and cross-sections.
- Research archived drawings to determine the availability of existing plans on past projects.
- Prepare record drawings.
- Prepare maps and exhibits required by the department engineers.
- Compute quantities of excavation and fill and other related construction materials for each project.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
Qualifications:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Prefer an associate degree from an accredited college or university
- Prefer experience in a related field.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD software.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), GIS Software, and Arc Map.
- Familiar with SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, and proper grammar in all interactions with coworkers, the public, and external representatives.
- Work independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of tasks and performing well in an office environment under tight deadlines and pressure.
- Apply strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize, schedule, and complete multiple tasks or initiatives efficiently.
- Read, comprehend, and apply written policies, procedures, instructions, and safety notices; accurately record notes and complete required forms.
- Identify, prioritize, and solve problems using sound judgment, including performing simple mathematical calculations.
