CAD Operator - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching • 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Water, Wastewater and Utilities team in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a CAD Technician to support civil construction documents for water and wastewater facilities. You will use CAD and Revit to develop drawings, perform quality checks, and collaborate with engineers to meet project schedules and standards.

This role requires strong knowledge of Autodesk products, an eye for detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The position is based on site in St.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in CAD drafting or civil design.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products and civil design standards.

Responsibilities

• Create civil construction documents for water, wastewater plants, lift stations, pipelines, and utilities using CAD and Revit.
• Develop technical drawings and plans; perform quality checks on drawings of substantial complexity.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintain drawing databases, and engage in team training as needed.
• Support scheduling, standards adherence, and project workflow within Kimley-Horn’s practices.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

CAD drafting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Technician to join our Water Wastewater and Utilities team in St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)!

Responsibilities

• You will be working closely with the project engineer or designer utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit to create civil construction documents for water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, pump stations, pipelines and utility work.
• This person will develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and/or Revit
• 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)
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk 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.