Designer

Kimley-Horn • Durham, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Durham, North Carolina (NC) office is looking for a Civil Operator or Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Water/wastewater team! The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations. Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks. Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes. Maintains drawing database. Will supervise and train CAD staff. Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control. Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
• Strong work ethic
• Interpersonal communication/writing skills
• Desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Detail oriented
• Professional attitude
• Good communication
• Team player
• Self-starter

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• Willingness to mentor and teach others

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
• Develop technical drawings and plans
• Make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity
• Perform some multifaceted calculations
• Suggest design changes
• Maintain 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

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus)
• Additional profit-sharing contribution
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Personal leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays
• Student loan matching in our 401(k)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Extensive internal training programs
• New Parent Leave
• Family building benefits
• Childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees