Civil Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a CAD Operator to join its Development Services team in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is an essential on-site role involving the creation of site plans and construction drawings using drafting software.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset, with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a robust retirement plan, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with computer drafting software.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal communication/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings.
• Design sets of plans; implement and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Maintain drawing database and perform routine analysis to check data accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products

Detail oriented

Good communication

Self-starter

Ability to work independently and with a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator to join our Development Services team in West Lafayette, Indiana (IN)! 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)
• 1 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

Key Benefits

• 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.