Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Design Technician to join its Roadway team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role involves developing concepts and performing preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD software, makes and quality-checks drawings and plans of substantial complexity, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and applies knowledge of engineering principles to suggest design changes. The technician maintains the drawing database, may supervise and train CAD staff, and coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control. The role also involves developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

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 skills, team-player approach, and self-starter qualities.
• 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.
• Make and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform multifaceted calculations as needed.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED