Structural Design Technician

Kimley-Horn • Alpharetta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Structures team in Alpharetta, Georgia. The role focuses on structural design and drafting assignments involving telecom structural, site structural, and heavy structural elements made from concrete, masonry, steel, and wood. The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT, performs quality checks on complex drawings and plans, and may complete multifaceted calculations. The position requires minimal supervision for day-to-day work and includes coordinating activities to maintain schedules and quality control. The technician may supervise and train CAD staff and will 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete structural design and drafting assignments involving telecom structural, site structural, and heavy structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software.
• Prepare and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Carry out 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

• Company match of 2-to-1 on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), with 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) and 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