Roadway Designer

Kimley-Horn • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Roadway Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join its Roadway team in the Orlando, Florida office. The role involves preparing and managing technical drawings and plans for roadway civil design projects using MicroStation and OpenRoads, with minimal supervision. The designer will quality-check complex work, apply engineering principles, suggest design changes, and maintain the drawing database. The position also includes supervising and training CAD staff, coordinating work to maintain schedules and quality control, and developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards using MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Develop technical drawings and plans for roadway civil design projects.
• Prepare and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Complete day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes.
• Maintain the 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 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