Civil Designer- Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD professional to join its Land Development team in Reston, Virginia. The role focuses on producing technical drawings and plan sets for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects, using CAD software. The position requires limited supervision for day-to-day work and includes quality-checking drawings, maintaining drawing databases, coordinating work to meet schedules and quality standards, and developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices and standards. The individual may also supervise and train CAD staff.

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.
• Make and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Maintain a drawing database.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Suggest design changes based on knowledge of engineering principles.
• 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), with 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