Structural Drafter

Kimley-Horn; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking an experienced CAD Operator to join our Structures team. You will develop drawings using CAD and REVIT, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project standards.

The role requires 3+ years of drafting experience and strong knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley software, with a detail-oriented mindset and good communication. This on-site position offers mentorship and growth.

You may supervise CAD staff and coordinate tasks to maintain schedules and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates preferred.
• 3+ years of CAD drafting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk or Bentley software.
• Detail oriented with good communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD and REVIT.
• Quality check drawings of substantial complexity and perform calculations.
• Maintain drawing database and coordinate work with schedules.
• May supervise and train CAD staff.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

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.