Civil Design Technician - Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring an experienced CAD operator for its Land Development team in Atlanta, Georgia. This is not a remote position. The role focuses on creating and producing plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects, as well as implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards.

The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD software, creates and quality-checks drawings of substantial complexity, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The role requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and includes applying knowledge of engineering principles to suggest design changes. The technician maintains the drawing database, coordinates work to meet schedules and quality standards, and may supervise and train CAD staff. The successful candidate will also develop 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, team-player approach, and self-starter mindset.
• 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

• Design and produce plan sets for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects.
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Create and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Work with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks.
• 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 match of 2 to 1 on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), with 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