CAD Operator - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to contribute to our Water, Wastewater and Utilities team in Phoenix, AZ. You will create civil construction drawings, work with project engineers, and ensure document accuracy using Autodesk Civil 3D and Revit.

The role emphasizes adherence to company standards, collaboration, and quality control while supporting ongoing projects and staff development. This position is on-site in Phoenix with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Requires familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D and Revit for civil construction document creation.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project engineer/designer to produce civil construction documents for wastewater lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, and utilities.
• Develop and check technical drawings using CAD software.
• Assist with design changes and quality control of drawings.
• Maintain and organize drawing databases and standards.
• Potential supervision and training of CAD staff as needed.

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Water Wastewater and Utilities team in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• You will be working closely with the project engineer or designer utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit to create civil construction documents for wastewater lift stations, pump stations, pipelines and utility work.


• This person will develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software


• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations


• Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks


• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes


• Maintains drawing database


• May supervise and train CAD staff


• Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control


• 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.