CAD Operator - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement plan

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal leave and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join its Water Wastewater and Utilities team in Sarasota, FL. This role involves creating civil construction documents and developing technical drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D and Revit.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Kimley-Horn offers exceptional benefits including health coverage, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Ability to make and quality check complex drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create civil construction documents for wastewater systems.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules.

Skills

Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk products

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Overview

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

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)
• 3+ 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

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.