Structural Design Technician

Kimley-Horn; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching / financial well

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Irving, TX is seeking an experienced Design Technician to join our Structural team. You will perform structural detailing for bridges and other structures, producing accurate drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Bentley software.

You will work with a talented CAD team, maintain drawing databases, and support project schedules with high-quality work and minimal supervision. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience with structural detailing for bridges and vertical/miscellaneous structures.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Bentley software (MicroStation/OpenRoads/OpenBridge).
• Detail oriented with professional attitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Structural detailing for bridges, vertical and miscellaneous structures with advanced drafting standards.
• Develop technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Bentley tools.
• Quality check drawings of substantial complexity and perform calculations as needed.
• Maintain drawing database and support project schedules and QC.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication/writing

Ability to work independently and with

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced Design Technician to join our Structural team in Irving, Texas (TX)!

Responsibilities

• This individual will primarily be responsible for: structural detailing for bridge, vertical, and miscellaneous structures requiring advanced working knowledge of structuraldesign/drafting standards, practices, and techniques
• This person will develop technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D for bridge and wall layouts, Revit for modeling and detailing, and Bentley software (Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler)
• 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 and/or Bentley products (Civil 3D, Revit, Microstation)
• 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

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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.