Civil Design Technician - Surface Water

Kimley-Horn • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD operator to join its Surface Water team in Savannah, Georgia. The role involves developing project concepts and performing preliminary engineering and final design. The technician creates technical drawings and plans using CAD software, checks drawings and plans of substantial complexity, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The role requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and includes applying engineering principles, suggesting design changes, maintaining a drawing database, and potentially supervising and training CAD staff. The technician 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, 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 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 knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• Potentially 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