Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Peachtree Corners, GA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The role develops concepts and supports preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. It produces technical drawings and plans using CAD software, makes and quality-checks complex drawings, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The technician works with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks, applies knowledge of engineering principles, and suggests design changes. The position may include supervising and training CAD staff, coordinating work to maintain schedules and quality control, maintaining the drawing database, and developing 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, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and contribute to preliminary engineering and final design for projects.
• Develop geometric alignments, profiles, surface models, cross sections, grading designs, drainage, and superelevation.
• Prepare 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

• 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).
• 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