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Computer Aided Design Automation Jobs in Houston, TX

EXP

CAD Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Be our next CAD Manager! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Pipeline Engineering team , of the Energy Services , based in Houston Office and have the opportunity to ...

exp

CAD Manager

Houston, TX

Be our next CAD Manager! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Pipeline Engineering team , of the Energy Services , based in Houston Office and have the opportunity to ...

Gulf Coast Railings

CAD Designer

Magnolia, TX · On-site

$23 - $32/hr

CAD drafters are responsible for transforming construction document designs using cad programs to develop accurate models and working drawings for design approval, shop fabrication, and field ...

Monarch & Maker

Drafter - Cad

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$20 - $27/hr

Our ideal applicant will have experience working on architectural construction projects, interior design, & specifically proficiency in CAD. Screening questions must be completed to be considered for ...

NABORS

CAD Designer I

Houston, TX · On-site

$25.75 - $35.50/hr

At Canrig, we view the CAD Designer I role as the starting point for a longterm engineering and ... By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data ...

KULR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CAD Drafter II

Webster, TX · On-site

$67K - $81K/yr

Job Title: CAD Drafter II (Multi-hire: 2 positions) Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $67,500 - $81,100 Reports to: Engineering Compliance Manager Location:

Nabors Industries Limited

CAD Designer I

Houston, TX · On-site

$23 - $31.75/hr

At Canrig, we view the CAD Designer I role as the starting point for a long-term engineering and ... By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data ...

KULR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CAD Drafter I

Webster, TX · On-site

$57K - $68K/yr

Job Title: CAD Drafter I Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $57,900 - $68,700 Reports to: Engineering Compliance Manager Location: Onsite KULR Technology Location:

KULR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CAD Drafter III

Webster, TX · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Job Title: CAD Drafter III FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Reports to: Engineering Compliance Manager Location: Onsite KULR Technology Location: Webster, Texas Travel: None. Position ...

Dashiell Corportaion

CAD Technician

Houston, TX

Job Title: CAD Technician I Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034 Primary Function: Perform drafting duties using basic drafting skills and techniques for medium/high voltage ...

NAES

CAD Project Manager

Spring, TX · On-site

$98K - $113K/yr

Summary The CAD Project Manager is responsible for coordinating drawing development for documentation projects. Coordinate and track all drawing developments for multiple projects to ensure timely ...

NAES Corporation

CAD Project Manager

Spring, TX

$98K - $113K/yr

Summary The CAD Project Manager is responsible for coordinating drawing development for documentation projects. Coordinate and track all drawing developments for multiple projects to ensure timely ...

NAES Corporation

CAD Project Manager

Spring, TX · On-site

$98K - $113K/yr

Summary The CAD Project Manager is responsible for coordinating drawing development for documentation projects. Coordinate and track all drawing developments for multiple projects to ensure timely ...

MORRIS P HEBERT INC

Survey CAD Drafter

Houston, TX

$20.25 - $27.25/hr

Overtime may be required on short notice to meet project deadlines Purpose CAD Technicians will work alongside an experienced team of engineers, surveyors, designers, and technicians to produce a ...

ESP Enterprises, Inc.

Autodesk CAD Drafter

Houston, TX · On-site

$33 - $40/hr

The Autodesk CAD Drafter plays a critical role in transforming conceptual designs and engineering ideas into precise technical drawings using Autodesk software. This position is responsible for ...

TNP

CAD Technician - Municipal

Katy, TX · On-site

The CAD Technician is part of a civil engineering design team involved in a variety public infrastructure and transportation improvement projects (i.e., streets, drainage, water, sanitary sewer, etc.

TNP

CAD Technician - Municipal

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

The CAD Technician is part of a civil engineering design team involved in a variety public infrastructure and transportation improvement projects (i.e., streets, drainage, water, sanitary sewer, etc.

North Shore Steel

Lead CAD Drafter

Houston, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $29/hr

Lead CAD Drafter - Plate Processing North Shore Steel | Houston, TX North Shore Steel is where CAD meets real-world execution. For over 65 years, we've built a reputation for precision, reliability ...

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CAD Manager

CAD Manager

EXP

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description


At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next CAD Manager!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Pipeline Engineering team, of the Energy Services, based in Houston Office and have the opportunity to work on the broad range of renewable, natural gas or oil projects.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
  • Lead and coordinate all CAD operations, including staff supervision, workload planning, and resource allocation.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards, templates, and department-wide standard operating procedures.
  • Partner with Senior Drafting Technicians and CAD Leads to perform quality control reviews, ensuring deliverables comply with established standards and project requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering and CAD teams to ensure alignment and consistency across engineering deliverables and client expectations.
  • Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to CAD staff to enhance design proficiency and build a high-performing, scalable team.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure CAD deliverables are completed on schedule and meet scope, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prioritize tasks and balance team workload effectively to support shifting project demands and deadlines.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing production for pipeline related projects; including site-specific crossing drawings, construction typical drawings, site plan, grading plans, foundation, pipe supports, alignment sheets, property sketches and plats, and permit drawings.
  • Communicate regularly with project management and engineering leadership to report current workload, identify risks, and forecast upcoming CAD resource needs.
  • Occasional travel to other offices as needed for interaction with team members, clients, and project teams

What your experience looks like
  • A minimum of five (10-15) years of related professional experience.
  • Experience working on interstate oil/gas pipeline projects is required.
  • Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D in the context of preparing site-specific crossing drawings, construction typical drawings, site plan, grading plans, foundation, pipe supports, alignment sheets, property sketches and plats, and permit drawings.
  • Understanding of how to integrate GIS data in CAD drawings to ensure all drawings are created using the latest approved project data from GIS.
  • Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D and Cadworx in the context of supporting overall facility deliverables in conjunction with piping designers.
  • Desired proficiency in building terrain models and generating profiles from civil survey and public data sources, preferably in both AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Self-motivation to research and recommend new and innovative technologies.
  • Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a team environment.
  • Proficient knowledge of office productivity software including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
  • Bonus - Basic ability in using ESRI ArcGIS Pro to review, compile, query, and export data for use in CAD drawings.

About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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