Civil Designer- Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Reston, VA

8d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD operator to join its Land Development team in Reston, Virginia. The role focuses on designing and producing plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects, and implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards.

The Civil Designer develops 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 involves applying knowledge of engineering principles to suggest design changes. The position also maintains the drawing database, may supervise and train CAD staff, and coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and quality control. The employee will develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

The stated base salary range is $75,000 to $90,000.

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

• 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.
• Prepare and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity, and potentially perform multifaceted calculations.
• Perform day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision.
• 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

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED