Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role involves developing concepts and contributing to preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD software, checks drawings for quality, maintains drawing databases, and coordinates work to meet schedules and quality standards. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and may include supervising and training CAD staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, and self-starter.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and contribute to 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.
• Suggest design changes based on knowledge of engineering principles.
• 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 match of 2 to 1 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 extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED