Civil Design Technician - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 an Experienced CAD Operator to join its Land Development team in Franklin, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (Associates preferred) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with advanced proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products. Responsibilities include designing plans for commercial and residential projects, ensuring quality control, and maintaining the drawing database. The position offers benefits like an exceptional retirement plan, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and design changes.

Responsibilities

• Designing and producing plans for Land Development projects.
• Develop technical drawings using CAD software.
• Quality check complex drawings and plans.
• Supervise and train CAD staff as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

CAD software proficiency

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk products

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Franklin, Tennessee (TN)!

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.