Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Irving, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Roadway team in Irving/Las Colinas, Texas. The Civil Design Technician will develop concepts and contribute to preliminary engineering and final design for roadway projects. The role involves preparing and quality-checking complex technical drawings and plans, performing some multifaceted calculations, and maintaining drawing databases. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and may include supervising and training CAD staff. The technician coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and quality control, develops familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards, and works independently and collaboratively.

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 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.
• Create technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Prepare and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Maintain drawing databases.
• Suggest design changes based on knowledge of engineering principles.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• May supervise and train CAD staff.
• 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) and 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