Civil CAD Designer - Transportation

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement and training

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Saint Paul, MN office is seeking a Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Transportation team. You will lead drafting standards, develop detailed drawings, and support project delivery across transportation projects.

This role emphasizes mentoring CAD staff, coordinating with engineers, and applying Civil 3D (preferred) or Bentley workflows to produce high-quality plan sets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil drafting/design experience, preferably in transportation.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in Civil 3D or Bentley platforms.
• Strong understanding of plan production workflows and civil design documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups and apply design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting standards across transportation projects and plan production.
• Develop detailed drawings including alignments, surfaces, and earthwork.
• Review complex drawing packages and ensure quality control.
• Mentor CAD staff and coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver well-coordinated project sets.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Drafting or Civil Tech

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley platforms

Job description

Overview

Our Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Transportation team!

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of drafting and plan preparation standards across transportation projects.
• Develop detailed and accurate technical drawings and plans, including:
  • Geometric alignments and profiles
  • Surface creation from corridor modeling and assemblies
  • Surface modeling and earthwork quantities
  • Pressure network and pipe network design
  • Plan production and creation for transportation infrastructure
• Review and perform quality checks on complex drawing packages with minimal supervision.
• Suggest and implement design improvements using sound civil engineering principles.
• Manage and maintain project drawing databases and files, including troubleshooting CAD-related issues.
• Coordinate drafting and design tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality control.
• Mentor, train, and supervise CAD staff to ensure technical growth and standardization.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to support accurate and well-coordinated project delivery.
• Gain and apply a strong working knowledge of Kimley-Horn’s drafting practices, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant civil drafting/design experience, preferably in transportation.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Drafting, Civil Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) or Bentley platforms.
• Strong understanding of plan production workflows and civil design documentation.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering markups, redlines, and design standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, professional attitude.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

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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.