Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Kansas City, MO

10d

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Kansas City, Missouri. The Civil Design Technician will develop concepts and perform preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. Work includes preparing technical drawings and plans using CAD software, making and quality-checking drawings and plans of substantial complexity, and potentially performing multifaceted calculations. The role requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and includes maintaining the drawing database, coordinating work activities to meet schedules and quality standards, and developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards. The technician may supervise and train CAD staff.

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 qualities.
• 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

• Develop concepts and perform preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects.
• Develop geometric alignments, profiles, surface models, cross sections, grading designs, 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 and potentially perform multifaceted calculations.
• Perform 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) and 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