CAD Operator - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Water, Wastewater and Utilities team in St. Petersburg, Florida. Working closely with a project engineer or designer, the CAD Operator uses Autodesk Civil 3D and Revit to create civil construction documents for wastewater lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, and utility work.

The role involves developing technical drawings and plans using CAD software, producing and quality-checking drawings and plans of substantial complexity, and potentially performing multifaceted calculations. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and includes applying knowledge of engineering principles, suggesting design changes, and maintaining the drawing database. The CAD Operator may also supervise and train CAD staff, coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and quality control, and develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, and self-starter.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication and writing skills, and desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a project engineer or designer to create civil construction documents.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Create construction documents for wastewater lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, and utility work.
• Make and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Carry out day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• May supervise and train CAD staff.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), along with an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED