Structural Design Technician

Kimley-Horn • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Structures team in Alpharetta, Georgia. The role involves structural design and drafting for building, site, and heavy structural elements made of concrete, masonry, steel, and wood. The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software, produces and quality-checks complex drawings, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The position requires minimal day-to-day supervision and includes maintaining drawing databases, coordinating work to meet schedules and quality standards, and developing familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards. The technician may also supervise and train CAD staff.

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 skills, team-player approach, and self-starter mindset.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication and writing skills, and desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete 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.
• Create 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, plus 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 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