Entry-Level Civil Design Technician - Land Development

Kimley-Horn • Saint Paul, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entry-level CAD Design Technician to join its Land Development team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is not a remote position. The technician will use basic computer drafting software to create site plans and construction drawings for Kimley-Horn projects, prepare plan sets, and help maintain drafting and plan-preparation standards. The role also supports the drawing database and includes routine checks for data accuracy, while developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented, with a professional attitude.
• Good communication skills, a team-player approach, and self-starter qualities.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings for Kimley-Horn projects.
• Design and produce sets of plans.
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards.
• Assist in maintaining the drawing database.
• Perform routine analysis to check the accuracy of data.
• 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), 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).
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED