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 involves structural design and drafting assignments across building structural, site structural, and heavy structural elements made of concrete, masonry, steel, and wood. The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software, quality-checks drawings of substantial complexity, 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 qualities.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication and writing skills, and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete structural design and drafting assignments involving 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.
• Maintain a 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 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