Civil Designer - Development Services

Kimley-Horn • Nashville, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Design Technician with 15+ years of experience to join its Development Services team in the Nashville, Tennessee office. The role involves developing and quality-checking technical drawings and plans, including work of substantial complexity, and may include multifaceted calculations. The person in this position works with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks, applies knowledge of engineering principles, and suggests design changes. The role also includes maintaining the drawing database, supervising and training CAD staff, and coordinating work to maintain schedules and quality control. The employee will develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to set up and manage printing and plotting settings.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products, specifically Civil 3D.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication and writing skills, and desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willingness to mentor and teach others.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, and self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Prepare and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Perform day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• 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

• Exceptional retirement plan: 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED