Experienced Civil Drafter

Kimley-Horn • Delray Beach, FL

5d

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Land Development team in Boca-Delray, Florida. The role focuses on designing and producing plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects, and implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards. The employee will develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software, create and quality-check drawings of substantial complexity, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day tasks and involves applying engineering principles, suggesting design changes, and maintaining a drawing database. The employee may supervise and train CAD staff, coordinate work to maintain schedules and quality control, and develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication skills, team-player approach, and self-starter mindset.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal and writing skills, and desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

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.
• Perform 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), 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED