Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team. You will develop concepts and produce preliminary engineering and final designs for projects, focusing on roadway geometry, drainage, and signing plans.

You will prepare technical drawings in CAD, perform quality checks, and may supervise CAD staff. The role requires collaboration, independence, and a strong work ethic, with a drive to learn Kimley-Horn's standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in roadway design or related fields.
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley software required.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop geometric alignments, profiles, and drainage plans.
• Create technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Quality check drawings of substantial complexity and coordinate with team.
• Coordinate tasks to meet schedules and standards.

Skills

CAD drafting

Geometric design

Detail-oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma, or associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley Systems

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team in Irving, Texas (TX)!

Responsibilities

• The candidate will develop concepts as well as work on preliminary engineering and final design for projects
  • This would include developing geometric alignments, profiles, surface modeling, cross sections, grading design, drainage, superelevation, construction details, work zone traffic control, erosion control, and signing and striping plans
• 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

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.