Structural Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join our Structures team. You will create and revise complex drawings using CAD and REVIT, focusing on building, site, and heavy structural elements.

This role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley tools, and the ability to work independently or with a team. You may supervise CAD staff and help maintain our drawing database, while ensuring quality and schedule alignment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in structural CAD drafting.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley software.
• Detail oriented with professional attitude and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT.
• Perform drawing quality checks and handle complex projects.
• Coordinate work with structures team and maintain schedules.
• May supervise CAD staff and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Strong work ethic

Self-starter

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley products

Revit

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Structures team in Alpharetta, Georgia (GA)!

Responsibilities

• This individual will primarily be responsible for:
  • structural design/drafting assignments requiring advanced working knowledge of structural design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques in building structural, site structural, and heavy structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood
• This person will develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software
• 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
• May 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

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

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.