Civil Design Technician - Land Development in , us

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Land Development team in Austin, Texas (TX).

Responsibilities

• Design and produce sets of plans for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential Land Development projects.
• Implement and manage AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards.
• Develop technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and perform some multifaceted calculations.
• Perform work with minimal supervision for day‑to‑day tasks.
• Apply engineering principles and suggest design changes.
• Maintain the drawing database.
• Supervise and train CAD staff as required.
• Coordinate 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 (Associate’s degree).
• 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 and writing skills, and desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2‑to‑1 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.