Senior Transportation CAD Designer & Team Lead

Kimley-Horn; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Strong Retirement Plan with company 2:

Time Off and Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Saint Paul, MN office is seeking a Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join the Transportation team. You will lead drafting standards, create detailed designs, and mentor CAD staff on transportation projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex drawings, implementing design improvements, and ensuring quality control across project packages. Strong Civil 3D or Bentley experience is required, along with excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil drafting/design experience, preferably in transportation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) or Bentley platforms.
• Strong understanding of plan production workflows and civil design documentation.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering markups, redlines, and design standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, professional attitude.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of drafting and plan preparation standards across transportation projects.
• Develop detailed and accurate technical drawings and plans, including geometric alignments and profiles; surface creation from corridor modeling and assemblies; earthwork quantities; pressure and pipe networks; plan production.
• Review and perform quality checks on complex drawing packages with minimal supervision.
• Suggest and implement design improvements using civil engineering principles.
• Manage and maintain project drawing databases and files; troubleshoot CAD-related issues.
• Coordinate drafting and design tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality control.
• Mentor, train, and supervise CAD staff to ensure technical growth and standardization.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to support accurate and well-coordinated project delivery.
• Gain and apply knowledge of Kimley-Horn's drafting practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

8+ years experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Drafting/Civil Technology

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley platforms

Job description

Kimley-Horn’s Saint Paul, MN office is seeking a Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join the Transportation team. You will lead drafting standards, create detailed designs, and mentor CAD staff on transportation projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex drawings, implementing design improvements, and ensuring quality control across project packages. Strong Civil 3D or Bentley experience is required, along with excellent collaboration and communication skills.