Electrical Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking a CAD Operator to join the Electrical Renewable Energy team in Sacramento, CA. This is a non-remote position focusing on using computer drafting software to create site plans and construction drawings.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products preferred. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 along with various benefits including a retirement plan and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented and professional attitude.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings.
• Design and produce sets of plans; manage AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Assist in maintaining drawing database.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator to join our Electrical Renewable Energy team in Sacramento, CA!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-Horn projects
• 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

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits

• 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.