Electrical Design Technician

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to join the ZEV team. You will prepare and quality-check complex drawings and plans, perform calculations, and contribute to design improvements under minimal supervision.

Proficiency with Autodesk or Bentley products, strong communication, and teamwork are essential. An associates degree is preferred and 3+ years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity.
• Perform multifaceted calculations as needed.
• Conduct quality control checks and provide feedback to the team.
• Work with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain drawing database and may supervise CAD staff.
• Familiarize with Kimley-Horn’s practices and standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Electrical Design Technician to join our ZEV team in Nashville, Tennessee (TN)!

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
• Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members
• 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
• 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#LI-AT1

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.