Civil Design Technician - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a CAD Operator to join the Water/Wastewater team in Fort Collins, Colorado. You will generate site plans and construction drawings, design and produce plan sets, and help maintain drawing databases while adhering to Kimley-Horn standards.

This is an in-person role requiring collaboration with the team. Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products preferred.
• Detail oriented with good communication and teamwork.
• Strong work ethic with writing skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Generate site plans and construction drawings using drafting software.
• Design and produce sets of plans and apply drafting standards.
• Maintain drawing database.
• Perform routine data accuracy checks.
• Learn Kimley-Horn practices, procedures and standards.
• This is an in-person role.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Team player

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk software

Bentley software

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator to join our Water/Wastewater team in Fort Collins, Colorado (CO)!

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings for Kimley-Hornprojects
• Designing and producing sets of plans; implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards
• Assists in maintaining drawing database
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards
• This is an in-person role

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products preferred
• 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:

• $69,000 - $72,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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.