Civil Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a CAD Operator to join our Natural Gas team. You will generate site plans and construction drawings using AutoCAD and related software, helping deliver accurate, code-compliant designs on client projects.

This on-site role requires detail orientation, good communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team. An associates degree is preferred, with 0–3 years of experience, and a willingness to learn Kimley-Horn practices and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associates preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley drafting software preferred.
• Detail oriented with professional attitude and teamwork.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn Kimley-Horn practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate site plans and construction drawings using drafting software.
• Design and produce sets of plans; maintain drafting standards.
• Assist in maintaining drawing databases.
• Perform routine data quality checks.
• Familiarize with Kimley-Horn practices and standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Team player

Self-starter

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal writing skills

Independence

Education

High school diploma or associates

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator to join our Natural Gas team in Virginia Beach, Virginia, (VA)! 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.