Civil Drafter, Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Vero Beach, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring an experienced CAD Operator for its Land Development team in Vero Beach, Florida. This is not a remote position. The role primarily involves designing and producing plan sets for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects, as well as implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards. The Civil Drafter develops technical drawings and plans using CAD software, creates and quality-checks drawings of substantial complexity, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and calls for knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to suggest design changes. Responsibilities may also include maintaining the drawing database, supervising and training CAD staff, coordinating work to maintain schedules and quality control, and becoming familiar with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more 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.
• Create and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; may 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 (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