Civil Design Technician - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Walnut Creek, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Walnut Creek, CA. You will design and produce sets of plans for diverse Land Development projects and implement AutoCAD drafting standards to ensure quality and consistency across drawings.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with Autodesk or Bentley products, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative, self-motivated work style.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail oriented with a professional attitude and good communication.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce sets of plans for Land Development projects (commercial, industrial, institutional, residential).
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform multifaceted calculations as needed.
• Supervise and train CAD staff as required.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associates preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Walnut Creek, CA!

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

Salary Range:$80,000 to $100,000

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.