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Civil Designer

Kimley-HornLehi, UT
Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Right-of-Way (ROW) Designer with at least 5 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to support an expanding ROW Design and Acquisition practice in Lehi, Utah (UT). This role will be critical in delivering technically sound ROW plans for DOT-led transportation projects. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed producer capable of developing full ROW plan sets with minimal oversight. In addition to production responsibilities, this individual will serve as a technical resource (generating redlines as part of their own QC review) and supporting overall team efficiency, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining plan quality. This is not an entry-level or training position. The selected candidate must be ready to take ownership of assigned work, resolve design challenges independently, and contribute meaningfully to project deadlines and quality standards from day one.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Surveying and/or ROW or Transportation plan production
  • Proficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including annotation, file setup, and sheet generation
  • Ability to read and interpret survey data, ROW alignments, and legal descriptions
  • Solid understanding of ROW plan components including parcel boundaries, takings, access control, and title integration
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines without close supervision
  • Experience with state DOT ROW design processes and production standards (UDOT preferred)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for internal coordination and plan documentation

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with UDOT ROW standards and plan requirements
  • Experience with ROW acquisition workflows and documentation practices
  • Background in surveying or parcel mapping
  • PLS, LSIT, or related credentials are preferred but not required
  • Experience using ProjectWise, MicroStation, or other file management platforms
  • Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate and detailed ROW plans using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including parcel takes, access control, and legal tie-ins
  • Interpret alignments, survey files, legal descriptions, and existing ROW data to create compliant and clear plans
  • Conduct independent QC reviews of ROW plans and generate redlines to ensure technical accuracy and completeness
  • Coordinate with surveyors, acquisition agents, and project managers to integrate updates and resolve issues
  • Provide task direction and hands-on training to junior designers and CAD staff to elevate production quality and consistency
  • Apply and help maintain DOT standards, project workflows, and file management practices
  • Work efficiently across multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, balancing production speed with accuracy
  • Communicate clearly with team members and proactively raise issues, design changes, or task coordination needs

Benefits

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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