Designer I

Department

Technical Services

Location

Houston Office

Position Type

Full Time

Salary

Date

2025.07.21

Description

Exempt : No
Type : Full Time
Department : Technical Services
Location : HU

Skills:


LiDAR scanning – 1+ years
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) – 1+ years
Construction Design – 2+ years
3 D CAD (Inventor, Revit, Plant3D, etc) – 2+ years
AutoCAD (Basic)
Responsibilities:

Perform site layout work (create and check as-built dwgs and plan for future scanning work)
Set up, adjust, operate, and troubleshoot scanning equipment(s) (LiDAR Scanner + additional equipment)
Perform scheduled maintenance and cleaning of equipment(s)
Read and understand construction documents (Specs, floor plans, elevation plans, etc)
Create innovative solutions to help increase quality and efficiency of methods
Organize files and drawings
Communication of road blocks, delays, and issues
Willing to begins shifts at 4am for optimal scanning environment
Willing to travel between sites located in Austin, TX and Taylor, TX (~21 miles)
Basic Qualifications:

Associates degree or equivalent certificate
1+ years’ experience in VDC with a strong base knowledge of construction layout, surveying, engineering drawings
Ability to lift 30lbs, and work in hot/cold conditions (indoor/outdoor)
Follow all OSHA and site safety requirements
Preferred Skills and Experience:

3+ years of hands-on experience with LiDAR systems and associated applications
Strong understanding of construction processes
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong collaborative and communication skills
2+ years of 3D CAD experience
2+ years AutoCAD experience
Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily in an office environment. However, field investigation of in-plant piping, civil, structural, or mechanical equipment requires the ability to don personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as flame-retardant clothing (FRC), hart hat, safety eyewear, safety footwear, fall protection harnesses or other specialty PPE. Ability to manipulate office materials and/or equipment and occasionally Lift, Hold/Carry 5-10lbs.
Required Physical Manipulation performed from:

Ground to waist
Waist level
Waist to shoulder
Above shoulder
Required Climbing Abilities:

To move up or mount stairs and ladders by using the hands or feet as required including, a step stool ladder, 8’ to 10’ ladder, extension ladder and/or stairs of 1-3 or more flights.


Required Ability to Stand, Sit, Walk:

Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.
Required ability to walk over terrain conditions:

Flat
Rough
Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling:

To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.


Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and/or Feeling:

To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day. Read more