Civil Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Professional development

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a CAD Operator to join the Surface Water team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves generating site plans and construction drawings, adhering to company drafting standards, and assisting with drawing database maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent (associates preferred), 0–3 years of drafting experience, and familiarity with Autodesk or Bentley products. This is an on-site position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant drafting experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk or Bentley drafting software is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude with good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Generate site plans and construction drawings using basic drafting software.
• Design and produce sets of plans; implement drafting standards and plan preparation procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the drawing database.
• Perform routine data accuracy checks.
• Learn Kimley-Horn practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator to join our Surface Water team in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings for Kimley-Hornprojects
• Designing and producing sets of plans; implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards
• Assists in maintaining drawing database
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products preferred
• 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.