Structural Design Technician - Telecom

Kimley-Horn • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Telecom team in Alpharetta, Georgia. The role performs structural design and drafting assignments involving building, site, and heavy structural elements made of concrete, masonry, steel, and wood. It develops technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT, checks drawings for quality, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The position works with minimal day-to-day supervision, applies engineering principles, and may suggest design changes. It also maintains the drawing database, may supervise and train CAD staff, and coordinates activities to meet schedules and quality standards. The technician is expected to develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team-player approach, 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and drafting assignments for building, site, and heavy structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software.
• Make and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations as needed.
• 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 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