Civil Designer

Kimley-Horn; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Vero Beach, FL office is seeking a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of land development experience to join our Land Development team. You will implement drafting standards, develop technical drawings, and ensure quality control on complex plans.

The role requires strong AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency, ability to mentor CAD staff, and effective teamwork. Join us in a collaborative office culture with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of land development civil design experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Willingness to mentor and teach others.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Supervise and train CAD staff.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Civil design experience

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Mentor CAD staff

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our Vero Beach, Florida (FL) office is looking for a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Land Development team!

Our Vero Beach, Florida (FL) office is looking for a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Land Development team!

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

• 6+ years of relevant experience in land development civil design
• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• 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

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.