Civil Drafter, Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Vero Beach, FL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Land Development team in Vero Beach, Florida. This is not a remote position. The Civil Drafter develops technical drawings and plans using CAD software, primarily for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects. The role includes producing plan sets, applying and managing drafting standards, checking drawing quality, coordinating work to maintain schedules, and developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and may include supervising and training 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 skills, and a team-player and self-starter approach.
• 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; perform some multifaceted calculations as needed.
• 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), 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