Experienced Civil Drafter

Kimley-Horn • Delray Beach, FL

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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 preparing plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential land development projects, and implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan-preparation standards. The position develops technical drawings and plans using CAD software, quality-checks drawings of substantial complexity, and may involve multifaceted calculations. The individual works with minimal day-to-day supervision, applies engineering principles, and may suggest design changes. The role also maintains the drawing database, may supervise and train CAD staff, coordinates work activities to support schedules and quality control, and develops 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, 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.
• Prepare and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform some multifaceted calculations as needed.
• Perform day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision and apply engineering principles, suggesting design changes where appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 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