Design Technician - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Design Technician to join our Land Development team in Aspen, Colorado. In this role, you will design and produce plans for various Land Development projects, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000, and is not remote.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in design and drafting.
• Ability to produce complex technical drawings and plans.
• Detail-oriented with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce plans for Land Development projects.
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Develop and quality check technical drawings.

Skills

Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Design Technician to join our Land Development team in Aspen, Colorado (CO) office!

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
• Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Maintains drawing database
• May 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

• 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

Salary Expectations: $70,000 - $90,000

*not a remote position

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.