Civil Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible time off

Student loan matching

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a CAD Operator to join our Surface Water team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This non-remote role focuses on drafting site plans and construction drawings using AutoCAD and related tools, supporting project teams across the firm.

You will contribute to design development, maintain drawing databases, and ensure adherence to Kimley-Horn's drafting standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associates preferred) and up to 3 years of experience, with strong

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.

Responsibilities

• Generate site plans and construction drawings using basic drafting software.
• Design and produce sets of plans; implement AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Assist in maintaining drawing database.
• Perform routine data accuracy analysis.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Team player

Self-starter

Willing to learn

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk software

Bentley software

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.

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-Horn projects
• 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.