Structural Design Technician - Telecom

Kimley-Horn • Cumming, GA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Telecom team in Cumming, Georgia. The Structural Design Technician performs structural design and drafting assignments involving telecom structural, site structural, and heavy structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood. The work requires advanced knowledge of structural design and drafting standards, practices, and techniques.

The position develops technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software, produces and quality-checks complex drawings and plans, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The role works with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks, applies knowledge of engineering principles to suggest design changes, maintains the drawing database, and may supervise and train CAD staff. It also coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and quality control, while developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team-player, and self-starter qualities.
• 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

• Perform structural design and drafting assignments for telecom structural, site structural, and heavy structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software.
• Produce 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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED