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 a CAD Design Technician. The right candidate will provide design and drafting support on a variety of engineering projects related to residential and site infrastructure development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design and drafting of engineering plans to include alignments, profiles, cross sections, utilities, and general plan drawings
- Produce topographical profiles, cross sections, surface TINs, earthwork calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project Manager
- Perform routine drafting assignments that require judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations
- Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans
- Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to work overtime
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- One to two years’ experience and/or training
- Certification in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD Civil 3D
- General CAD and Civil 3D experience required with at least 2 years’ experience in land development engineering
- Previous experience with utility, subdivision, and earthwork grading design and drafting
- 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
- GIS experience is preferred
- Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
Primary Location: TX-Richmond
Organization: DHI Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jul 7, 2026, 10:42:38 AM
