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 position performs structural design and drafting assignments involving building 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, and makes and quality-checks drawings and plans of substantial complexity. The role may also include multifaceted calculations, maintaining the drawing database, coordinating work activities, and supervising or training CAD staff. The technician works with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks, applies knowledge of engineering principles to suggest design changes, and develops 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.
• 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 involving building structural, site structural, 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.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Suggest design changes based on knowledge of engineering principles.
• May supervise and train CAD staff.
• 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