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 across telecommunications, site, and heavy structural elements made of concrete, masonry, steel, and wood. The technician develops technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT, creates and quality-checks complex drawings, and may perform multifaceted calculations. The role requires minimal supervision for day-to-day work and includes applying engineering principles, suggesting design changes, maintaining drawing databases, and potentially supervising and training CAD staff. The technician coordinates work to maintain schedules and quality control 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 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and drafting assignments involving telecom, 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.
• 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 (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