Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team in Richmond, Virginia (VA)! The candidate will develop concepts as well as work on preliminary engineering and final design for projects. This would include developing geometric alignments, profiles, surface modeling, cross sections, grading design, drainage, superelevation, construction details, work zone traffic control, erosion control, and signing and striping plans. This person will develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software. The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations. Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks. Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes. Maintains drawing database. May supervise and train CAD staff. Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control. Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, preliminary engineering, and final design for projects.
• Develop geometric alignments, profiles, surface modeling, cross sections, grading design, drainage, superelevation, construction details, work zone traffic control, erosion control, and signing and striping plans.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform multifaceted calculations.
• Make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Suggest design changes based on engineering principles.
• Maintain drawing database.
• 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

• 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).
• 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