Senior Designer, Municipal

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n): 

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit. 
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs 
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays 
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources 
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking a Senior CAD Designer in our Fort Worth, Texas office.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include the following.

• 20 years of experience in preparing drawings for various clients (e.g., TxDOT, municipalities and counties).   
• A proficient understanding of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak, Project Wise, and Axiom software programs.   
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering symbols and terminology with respect to preparation of plan & profile drawings.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with Municipal Department Manager and management to establish CAD group goals and expectations.
• Mentor and provide training to subordinate staffers in group.
• Perform QA/QC on all drawings and plans within the group prior to milestone submittals.
• Meet project completion dates and budgets set by Department Manager and Client.  
• Work willingly with clients, other staff, supervisors, and principals.
• Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities.
• Prioritize and effectively plan work, file records and key documents for easy access by others.   
• Develop, modify, and review models, plans, details, and drawings of engineering systems and components according to established standards.   
• Work with rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from client or Department Manager for use in the development of final construction drawings.    
• Work with minimal supervision and deliver accurate work product that is error free. 
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.
• Primary responsibilities will be to the NTX Municipal group, however, may assist from time to time other groups as necessary.
• Travel to CobbFendley offices, client office, and project locations will be required as needed.
• Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities.
• Work with minimal supervision and deliver accurate work product that is error free. 
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

 If and when the duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. 
• Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations. 
• Repeated motions (e.g., typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying). 
• Communication with other employees and clients.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and job sites for observations will be required. 
• Job site observations factors could include: walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to outdoor environments and extreme weather (heat and freezing temperatures), noise exposure, driving for extended periods of time, exposure to allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy), exposure to construction and traffic work zones, possible hand and power tool use, and extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use. 
• Extended use of electronic devices (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).
• Use of cutting tools and equipment (e.g., plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter).

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST/local time zone.

This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibly to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing any applicable pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: electronic consent for the pre-employment screenings, eleven-panel drug screening, ten-year federal, state, and county background verifications, three-year minimum motor vehicle record (MVR), unless a client requires additional (copy of a valid driver’s license is required), functional capacity exam (FCE), also known as a physical exam (if applicable).
• Work Authorization Sponsorship. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind. 
• External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.