Sr. Civil Designer - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match up to 4% of comp

Comprehensive health coverage

Personal leave & flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Orange, CA office is seeking a Senior Civil Design Technician with 10+ years of experience to join our Discipline team. This is not a remote position.

You will implement drafting and plan preparation standards, develop technical drawings, and quality-check drawings of substantial complexity while mentoring CAD staff and coordinating schedule, with strong Autodesk/Bentley proficiency. Join Kimley-Horn to contribute to complex projects, maintain drawing databases, and advance our

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil design/drafting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (associates preferred).
• Print/plot settings setup and management.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team player.
• Ability to mentor and teach others; self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans.
• Quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform some calculations.
• Work with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks.
• Mentor CAD staff and coordinate with project schedules.
• Maintain drawing database and ensure quality control.
• Coordinate work activities to meet schedules and standards.
• Familiarize yourself with Kimley-Horn’s practices and standards.

Skills

Extensive experience

Mentor others

Team player

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk products

Bentley products

Job description

Overview

Our Orange, CA office is looking for a Sr. Civil Design Technician with 10+ years of experience to join our Discipline team! This is not a remote position.

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

• 10+ 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

Salary Range:$110,00 to $135,000

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.