CAD Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Natural Gas team in Alpharetta, Georgia. You will create and quality-check drawings and plans for gas distribution and pipeline design, working to ensure accuracy and compliance with project standards.

The role involves metering and regulation station designs, pipeline integrity management, and maintaining the drawing database, with potential supervision of CAD staff and ongoing collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred).
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans for gas distribution and pipeline design
• Metering and regulation station designs
• Pipeline integrity management
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Maintains drawing database
• May supervise and train CAD staff
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Independent worker

Interpersonal writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)

Tools

Autodesk products

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Natural Gas team in Alpharetta, Georgia (GA)!

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Natural Gas team in Alpharetta, Georgia (GA)!

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans for gas distribution and pipeline design


• Metering and regulation station designs


• Pipeline integrity management


• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes


• Maintains drawing database


• May supervise and train CAD staff


• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)


• 2+ years of relevant experience


• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products


• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter


• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn


• Ability to work independently and with a team

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.