Civil Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced CAD Technician/Designer to join the Zero-Emission Vehicles team in Richardson, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and producing detailed plans for various Land Development projects, ensuring quality control, and managing standards in AutoCAD drafting. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of relevant experience, and advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products. The position offers a range of benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce plans for various Land Development projects.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Quality check complex drawings and plans.
• Maintain drawing database and implement drafting standards.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Technician/Designer to join our Zero-Emission Vehicles team in Richardson, Texas (TX)!

Responsibilities

• This individual will primarily be responsible for: designing and producing sets of plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential Land Development projects; and implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards
• 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.