Civil Drafter

Kimley-Horn; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Personal leave

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Charlotte, NC. You will design and produce sets of plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects, using AutoCAD and related standards.

You will develop technical drawings, ensure quality, and maintain drawing databases while collaborating with project teams to meet schedules and deliverables. Our benefits package supports professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant CAD drafting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and Bentley software.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce sets of plans for land development projects.
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Quality check drawings and perform calculations as needed.
• Maintain drawing databases and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Charlotte, NC!

Responsibilities

• This individual will primarily be responsible for: designing and producing sets of plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential Land Development projects; and implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards
• 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
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Maintains drawing database
• 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

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.