Civil CAD Designer - Transportation
About The Position
Our Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Transportation team! This role involves leading the implementation and management of drafting and plan preparation standards across transportation projects. The designer will develop detailed and accurate technical drawings and plans, including geometric alignments and profiles, surface creation from corridor modeling and assemblies, surface modeling and earthwork quantities, pressure network and pipe network design, and plan production and creation for transportation infrastructure. The position requires reviewing and performing quality checks on complex drawing packages with minimal supervision, suggesting and implementing design improvements using sound civil engineering principles, and managing and maintaining project drawing databases and files, including troubleshooting CAD-related issues. Additionally, the role involves coordinating drafting and design tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality control, mentoring, training, and supervising CAD staff, and collaborating with engineers and designers to support accurate and well-coordinated project delivery. A strong working knowledge of Kimley-Horn’s drafting practices, procedures, and standards is essential.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant civil drafting/design experience, preferably in transportation.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) or Bentley platforms.
- Strong understanding of plan production workflows and civil design documentation.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering markups, redlines, and design standards.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, professional attitude.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
- Committed to mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team culture.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Drafting, Civil Technology, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and management of drafting and plan preparation standards across transportation projects.
- Develop detailed and accurate technical drawings and plans, including: Geometric alignments and profiles, Surface creation from corridor modeling and assemblies, Surface modeling and earthwork quantities, Pressure network and pipe network design, Plan production and creation for transportation infrastructure.
- Review and perform quality checks on complex drawing packages with minimal supervision.
- Suggest and implement design improvements using sound civil engineering principles.
- Manage and maintain project drawing databases and files, including troubleshooting CAD-related issues.
- Coordinate drafting and design tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality control.
- Mentor, train, and supervise CAD staff to ensure technical growth and standardization.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to support accurate and well-coordinated project delivery.
- Gain and apply a strong working knowledge of Kimley-Horn’s drafting practices, procedures, and standards.
Benefits
- 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and 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 our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
