Structural Design Technician - Entry-Level

Kimley-Horn; Minnesota; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan matching

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an entry-level Structural Design Technician to join our Building Structures team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The role involves structural design and drafting assignments, with development of technical drawings and plans using Revit.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent (associates preferred) and 0–3 years of experience, with a willingness to learn and adapt to Kimley-Horn's standards and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• General understanding of AutoCAD and Revit (experience preferred but not required).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Structural design/drafting assignments.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using Revit.
• Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an entry-level Structural Design Technician to join our Building Structures team in Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN).

Responsibilities

• Structural design/drafting assignments
• This person will develop technical drawings and plans using Revit
• 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)
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• General understanding of AutoCAD and Revit (experience preferred but not required)
• 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

Salary: $62,000

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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.