D.R. Horton
Largest U.S. homebuilder of new homes
Civil Engineer - DHI Engineering
Overnight travel is required.
About the job
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Be a registered and active Engineer-in-Training in the required state and have the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license.
- Have at least 1 year of engineering experience related to land development projects.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office platforms.
- Be willing to learn and expand responsibilities.
- Apply effective time-management skills.
- Provide strong written and verbal communication.
- Provide analytical thinking.
- Have proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
- Assist in feasibility investigations for new project acquisitions, including identifying project constraints, preparing cost estimates, and developing complete project schedules.
- Facilitate comprehensive design-plan production for regulatory-agency and client submittals and approvals.
- Assist the Project Manager with engineering design tasks, technical reports, and construction administration and management, including site visits, bid documents, submittal reviews, and pay applications.
- Coordinate and execute engineering services for assigned projects, including engineering reports, infrastructure and drainage-system design calculations, overall grading, and pavement design.
- Attend and contribute to project-progress meetings and agency-review meetings.
- Analyze and interpret the latest regulations and criteria for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Implement innovative design concepts for efficiency and cost-saving measures.
- Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.
- Maintain an understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve successful results and deadlines.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Travel overnight as needed.
- Residential experience related to land development projects.
- Experience with ArcGIS.
- Highly organized.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
About the company
D.R. Horton builds and sells new homes across 88 markets in 29 states, making it the largest U.S. homebuilder by volume. It constructs energy-efficient, livable homes and backs them with strong warranties, serving a broad range of buyers from first-time purchasers to luxury homeowners. The company generates revenue primarily from selling new homes, with an additional stream from its financial services segment, which offers mortgage financing and title agency services. Its operations rely on strategic land acquisition, efficient construction processes, and effective sales to deliver homes profitably and maintain cash flow. What sets D.R. Horton apart is its scale and geographic reach, combined with an integrated financial services offering that enhances the customer experience and additional revenue. The company’s goal is to sustain its market leadership by delivering high-quality homes at scale while maximizing returns and financial performance.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fort Worth, Texas
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 21, 2026 closings rose 4% and revenue reached $9.2 billion.
- The company kept a $0.45 dividend and repurchased $2.2 billion through nine months.
- September 29, 2026 Summervale and fall 2026 Cannon Ridge expand near-term sales pipeline.
What critics are saying
- July 21, 2026 cancellation rates hit 20%, exposing fragile demand and pricing.
- Unsold inventory reached 23,300 homes in June 2026, inviting discounting into 2027.
- Affordability pressure and elevated incentives threaten margins if mortgage rates stay restrictive.
What makes D.R. Horton unique
- Since 2002, D.R. Horton remains America's largest homebuilder by volume.
- Its integrated Forestar, mortgage, and title businesses capture more profit per home.
- September 18, 2026 lot acquisition shows superior land access inside master-planned communities.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
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↑ 10%Avila Real Estate Capital has raised $390 million from two institutional investors—a large insurance company and a university endowment—to expand its homebuilder financing operations. The capital boost brings Avila's total commitments and co-investments above $750 million. The private real estate credit platform finances land acquisitions, horizontal development, construction and finished-lot delivery in major US growth markets. It has financed more than 18,000 lots and aims to reach 100,000 over the next five years. Existing investors include six top-20 US homebuilders: D.R. Horton, LGI Homes, Century Communities, Toll Brothers, Dream Finders Homes and DRB Group. Hillwood, led by Ross Perot Jr., also backs the firm. The raise follows Avila's recent closing of a $305 million credit facility supporting development of more than 3,000 California lots.
D.R. Horton's Maryland Division celebrates grand opening of Summervale, a premier master-planned community in Frederick. Planned for approximately 296 homesites, Summervale will bring nature-inspired amenities, two decorated model homes and a new vision for living in West Frederick FREDERICK, Md., September 18, 2026 (Newswire.com) - D.R. Horton's Maryland division will celebrate the grand opening of Summervale, a premier master-planned community in Frederick, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located near Old Frederick Road and easily accessible to Interstate 70, Summervale reflects Frederick's continued growth and increasing demand for thoughtfully designed neighborhoods offering convenience, connection and an active lifestyle. "The City of Frederick continues to deliver on natural beauty and historic charm, earning its spot as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com and Money Magazine. We are excited to expand our footprint and welcome the community," said Joanie McCann City Manager of D.R. Horton's Maryland Division. Early interest has been strong at Summervale. Much of the excitement can be attributed to the community's exceptional location - central to a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment in West Frederick and minutes from Downtown. Summervale also plans to offer in-community lifestyle amenities, including extensive green space, playgrounds, walking paths, picnic areas, a garden and a dog park. Homes offered at Summervale range from approximately 1,763 to 3,233 square feet with both townhomes and single-family plans available for homebuyers of all walks of life. Each home will feature an open-concept layout, two-car garage and D.R. Horton's Smart Home(R) Technology package. Homes are now available for purchase. "As the community continues to attract new residents, employers and investment, we are poised to expand local housing opportunities while creating a distinctive community experience that reflects the character of West Frederick," says McCann. "We are offering our homeowners more than a home, giving them the opportunity to improve their quality of life." Ribbon Cutting Celebration Real estate professionals, prospective homebuyers, local businesses, community partners and area residents are invited to attend Summervale's ribbon cutting celebration. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the community's professionally staged model homes, explore Summervale's vision and future amenity plans, meet members of the D.R. Horton team and enjoy the event's entertainment and hospitality. The celebration will feature local food and refreshments. Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting: 1:00 p.m. Location: Summervale, 1566 Bentstalk Drive, Frederick, MD 21703 Representatives from D.R. Horton, the Frederick Chamber of Commerce and local community leaders are expected to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will also recognize the engineers, planners, trade partners, consultants, community leaders and D.R. Horton team members whose collective efforts helped bring the vision for Summervale to life. Interest in Summervale continues to build and select home plans and homesites are now available for purchase. To learn more, explore available homes, or request a private community tour before the grand opening please visit the Summervale Community Page or call 240-789-4210. About Summervale Summervale is a premier master-planned community located near I-70's Exit 49 in West Frederick, MD. Rooted in agricultural history, the project will offer a variety of home designs and an extensive collection of planned amenities supporting recreation, wellness and connection. About D.R. Horton D.R. Horton, "America's Builder," has been building families beautiful homes in desirable locations for 47 years. America's largest homebuilder by volume since 2002, D.R. Horton has built more than 1,200,000 homes with quality, functionality, value and style in mind. For more information about D.R. Horton's Maryland Division, please call (240) 789-4210 or visit www.drhorton.com/maryland. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Food and refreshments available while supply lasts. D.R. Horton is an equal housing opportunity builder. (C) 2026. D.R. Horton, Inc. All rights reserved. Media Contact
D.R. Horton acquires 47 additional lots at Entrada Del Toro in Rancho Sahuarita. SAHUARITA, ARIZONA (Sept. 18, 2026) - D.R. Horton purchased 47 finished residential lots in the Entrada Del Toro neighborhood at Rancho Sahuarita for $4.79 million, continuing the homebuilder's expansion within the master-planned community. The sale closed Sept. 10 for $4,785,300, or approximately $101,814 per lot. The lots encompass approximately 7.66 acres near 698 W. Calle Manolette in Sahuarita. RSMC VIII LLC, an affiliate of Rancho Sahuarita represented by President Jeremy Sharpe, sold the property. D.R. Horton Inc. of Scottsdale was represented by Sam Mills, division vice president of land. The acquisition includes lots located throughout Entrada Del Toro, a developing neighborhood within Rancho Sahuarita. The lots are finished and ready for home construction, eliminating much of the infrastructure work typically required before vertical development can begin. The transaction builds upon D.R. Horton's earlier investment in Entrada Del Toro. In November 2025, the homebuilder purchased its first 30 finished lots in the neighborhood for $2,825,625, or approximately $94,188 per lot. With the latest acquisition, D.R. Horton has purchased at least 77 finished lots at Entrada Del Toro for a combined investment of approximately $7.61 million. The per-lot price in the September transaction was about 8% higher than the price paid in the November acquisition. D.R. Horton is already marketing new homes in Entrada Del Toro, with single-story floor plans offered within the Rancho Sahuarita master-planned community. The neighborhood provides access to Rancho Sahuarita's established recreational facilities, parks, trails and other community amenities. The acquisition reflects continued builder demand for finished lots in Sahuarita, where existing infrastructure and master-planned amenities allow homebuilders to bring new inventory to market more quickly. It also represents another phase of residential growth at Rancho Sahuarita as development continues in the community's newer neighborhoods.
Scaffold, an Austin-based software company using AI to coordinate residential construction, has raised $15 million in seed funding led by Navitas Capital. The platform connects to portals of 29 of the top 30 US homebuilders and has been deployed on over 200,000 homes across 30 states. The company automates coordination between trade contractors and homebuilders, eliminating manual data entry across multiple systems. Contractors report 50% fewer dry runs, an 89% reduction in errors, and an 83% reduction in purchase order processing time within 60 days. Investors include homebuilders D.R. Horton and Pulte Homes, suppliers Builders FirstSource and Windsor America, and housing analyst Ivy Zelman. The funding will expand Scaffold's engineering team and broaden platform coverage. Scaffold was founded in 2024 by Ben Johnson, former founder of Spruce, and Robert Eanes, co-founder of Pingboard.
D.R. Horton announces Cannon Ridge community coming to Dundas, Minnesota in fall 2026. D.R. Horton is pleased to introduce Cannon Ridge, a brand-new residential community anticipated to open in Dundas, Minnesota in fall 2026. Located just outside the Twin Cities, Cannon Ridge will offer thoughtfully designed homes in a vibrant and naturally beautiful setting that combines small-town charm with everyday convenience. DUNDAS, Minn., September 9, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Cannon Ridge will debut D.R. Horton's newest home collection, the Cottage Series, featuring single-family homes starting from the high $300k's with three to four bedrooms, approximately 1,500 to 1,900 square feet of living space and two-car garages. Designed for today's homeowners, these homes offer designer-inspired interior color packages, spacious loft areas, convenient upper-level laundry rooms, and more, on attractive and well-planned home sites. Ideally located near the scenic Cannon River and historic downtown Northfield, Cannon Ridge provides residents with easy access to local shops, dining, walking and biking trails, and a variety of year-round community events. The community is also close to the cultural and academic energy of nearby Carleton College and St. Olaf College. In addition to its convenient access to amenities, Cannon Ridge will embrace the spirit of community. Residents will be able to enjoy cherished local traditions such as Friday night baseball games featuring the hometown Dundas Dukes at Memorial Park, widely recognized as one of Minnesota's premier amateur ballparks. About D.R. Horton: Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas, D.R. Horton has operations in 126 markets in 36 states in the North, East, Southeast, South Central, Southwest and Northwest regions of the United States. D.R. Horton has been the largest builder in the United States by volume since 2002. For 47 years, D.R. Horton has consistently delivered top-quality new homes to homebuyers across the nation. The livable floor plans, energy-efficient features and robust new home warranty demonstrate our commitment to excellence in construction. D.R. Horton exhibits leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship and responsiveness to the needs of its customers. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Square footage dimensions are approximate. D.R. Horton is an equal housing opportunity builder. Media Contact