Land Development Civil Designer

Kimley-Horn • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Durham, North Carolina (NC) office is looking for a AutoCAD Civil 3D Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Land Development team! The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations. This role requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks. The designer will have knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes, maintain the drawing database, supervise and train CAD staff, and coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control. They will also develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products, especially AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness to mentor and teach others
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

Nice To Haves

• associates degree preferred

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
• 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

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: 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