Civil Designer- Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Lakeland, Florida office seeks a Civil Operator or Designer with over 8 years of relevant experience. The role involves implementing drafting standards, quality checking complex drawings, and training CAD staff.

This position requires expertise in Autodesk or Bentley products, the ability to work independently or in a team, and a detail-oriented professional attitude. Benefits include a generous retirement plan, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings.
• Willingness to mentor and teach others.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced knowledge in Autodesk

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)

Tools

Autodesk products

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Our Lakeland, Florida (FL) office is looking for a Civil Operator or Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Land Development team! This is not a remote position.

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

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.