Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Atlanta, GA

23h

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Chamblee, Georgia. The Civil Design Technician develops concepts and performs preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. Work includes creating technical drawings and plans using CAD software, making and quality-checking complex drawings, and performing some multifaceted calculations. The role requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and includes applying engineering principles, suggesting design changes, maintaining the drawing database, and potentially supervising and training CAD staff. The technician coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and quality control, and develops 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 mindset, and self-starter approach.
• 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 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.
• Create 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

• Company retirement plan with a 2-to-1 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).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and 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