Electrical Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan match

Health coverage

Personal leave & flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in West Columbia, SC is seeking an Electrical Design Tech to join our MEP team. You will create and quality-check drawings of substantial complexity and support CAD staff.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products, and strong communication. You will work independently or with a team in a collaborative environment with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• 2+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform 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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Team player

Self-starter

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Electrical Design Tech to join our MEPteam in West Columbia, South Carolina (SC)!

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)
• 2+ 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.