Structural Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join our Structures team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. You will develop technical drawings using CAD and REVIT, perform complex drafting tasks, and help maintain drawing databases while coordinating with the project team.

The role requires strong knowledge of structural drafting standards, independent work capability, and collaboration with engineers to ensure quality control and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in structural drafting or design.
• Ability to develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT software.
• Detail oriented with professional attitude and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and quality-check drawings for structural, site, and heavy elements.
• Coordinate work to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Possess knowledge of engineering principles and suggest design changes.
• May supervise and train CAD staff and maintain drawing databases.

Skills

CAD drafting

Team player

Communication

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley software

REVIT

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Structures team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (FL)!

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.