Civil Design Technician - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will design and produce plans for commercial, institutional, and residential projects, using Autodesk or Bentley software. Responsibilities include developing technical drawings, maintaining standards, and quality checking complex plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (Associates preferred) and over 4 years of relevant experience. We offer exceptional benefits including a 2-to-1 retirement match and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce sets of plans for various Land Development projects.
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting and standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Make and quality check complex drawings and plans.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.

Skills

Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products

Detail oriented

Team player

Professional attitude

Self-starter

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Columbus, Ohio (OH)!

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)
• 4+ 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

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.