Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Floating holidays

Time off (personal leave)

Health coverage

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Design Technician to join our Building Structures team in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is an on-site role focused on producing site plans and construction drawings using CAD software.

You will implement drafting standards and assist in maintaining drawing databases. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) with 0–3 years of relevant drafting experience, and demonstrates attention to detail, good communication, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant drafting/engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Bentley software preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate site plans and construction drawings using drafting software.
• Design and produce sets of plans; apply CAD standards.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• Perform routine data quality checks.
• Learn Kimley-Horn practices and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Communication skills

Writing skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley software

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Design Technician to join our Building Structures team in Alpharetta, Georgia (GA)This is not a remote position.

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

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

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.