Experienced Civil Drafter, Designer, Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Stuart, Florida office is seeking a Civil Designer, Drafter, or Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Land Development team. The role encompasses developing technical drawings, implementing drafting standards, and mentoring CAD staff to ensure high-quality plans.

The position requires strong engineering principles, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a commitment to schedule compliance and quality control.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in civil design/drafting/technician roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Strong work ethic with good communication and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team; mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Work with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks.
• Suggest design changes based on engineering principles.
• Maintain drawing database.
• Supervise and train CAD staff.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk or Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Our Stuart, Florida (FL) office is looking for a Civil Designer, Drafter, or Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Land Development team!

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
• Develop technical drawings and plans
• 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
• Will 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

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness to mentor and teach others
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

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.