Senior Civil Design Technician & CAD Lead

Kimley-Horn; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Austin, TX is seeking a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Disciplineteam. You will draft and manage plans, ensure quality, and collaborate with engineers to develop and refine drawings.

The role requires proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley software, mentoring CAD staff, and strong communication. We value standards, schedules, and continuous learning within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in civil design or drafting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates preferred.
• Proven ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley software.
• Strong communication and willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Quality check drawings of substantial complexity and may perform 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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Strong communication

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Austin, TX is seeking a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Disciplineteam. You will draft and manage plans, ensure quality, and collaborate with engineers to develop and refine drawings.

The role requires proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley software, mentoring CAD staff, and strong communication. We value standards, schedules, and continuous learning within a collaborative environment.