Solar Site Designer

Kimley-Horn; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Towson, Maryland, seeks a Civil Operator or Designer with over 8 years of experience to join their Renewable Energy/Solar team. Responsibilities include drafting and managing plans, performing quality checks, and supervising CAD staff. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products and excellent communication skills. Summary of benefits includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products

Interpersonal communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk software

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Our Towson, Maryland (MD) office is looking for a Civil Operator or Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Renewable Energy/Solar 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

Salary Range: $90-$110k

Qualifications

• 8+ 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 18 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.