Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Chamblee, Georgia. The Civil Design Technician will develop concepts and contribute to preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. The role involves creating and quality-checking technical drawings and plans, performing some multifaceted calculations, maintaining drawing databases, coordinating work to meet schedules and quality standards, and developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and 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 3 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• 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.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Create and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Suggest design changes based on knowledge of engineering principles.
• May supervise and train CAD staff.
• 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), 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 company 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