Civil Design Technician - Roadway

Kimley-Horn; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team. You will develop concepts and prepare preliminary and final design drawings using CAD software. Responsibilities include creating alignments, profiles, cross sections, drainage, sign and striping plans, and supervising CAD staff as needed.

You will ensure drawings meet Kimley-Horn standards. We value detail, teamwork, and initiative; you will work with engineers across disciplines, maintain drawing

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of CAD design experience.
• Proficient in Autodesk or Bentley CAD software.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop geometric alignments, profiles, surface modeling, cross sections, drainage plans, and signing/striping plans.
• Produce and check technical drawings and plans with CAD software.
• Coordinate with project teams to meet schedules and ensure quality control; maintain drawing database.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk/Bentley CAD software

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team in Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK)

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

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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.