Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Naples, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Naples, Florida. This is not a remote position. The Civil Design Technician develops concepts and performs preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects, creating technical drawings and plans with CAD software. The role makes and quality-checks drawings and plans of substantial complexity, may perform multifaceted calculations, and requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks. The technician applies engineering principles, suggests design changes, maintains the drawing database, and may supervise and train CAD staff. The position 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 skills, and ability to work as a 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 perform 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 multifaceted calculations as needed.
• Apply 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 (salary plus bonus) and 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