Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Richardson, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Richardson, Texas. The Civil Design Technician will develop concepts and contribute to preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. Work includes preparing technical drawings and plans using CAD software, quality-checking drawings, and performing some multifaceted calculations. The role requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and familiarity with engineering principles, with opportunities to suggest design changes and potentially supervise and train CAD staff. The technician will maintain drawing databases, coordinate work to meet schedules and quality standards, and develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team-player approach, and self-starter mindset.
• 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 contribute to 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.
• Create technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Make and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• 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, plus 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) and 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