Civil Designer

Kimley-Horn; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement contributions

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling and personal leave

Tuition reimbursement

Family building benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Design Technician for their Baltimore City office. This role requires over 8 years of experience, with responsibilities including drafting, managing technical drawings, and supervising CAD staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering principles and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley software. Competitive salary in the range of $90,000 to $110,000 and numerous benefits, including retirement plans and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Supervise and train CAD staff.

Skills

Autodesk proficiency

Bentley products knowledge

Interpersonal communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Our Baltimore City office is looking for a Civil Design Technician with 8+years of experience to join our Disciplineteam!

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
• Develop technical drawings and plans
• 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
• Will 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

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness to mentor and teach others
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

Salary Range: $90-$110k

Benefits

• 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.