Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Civil CAD Designer - Transportation

Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant civil drafting/design experience, preferably in transportation
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Drafting, Civil Technology, or a related field preferred
  • Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley platforms
  • Strong understanding of plan production workflows and civil design documentation
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering markups, redlines, and design standards
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, professional attitude
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams
  • Committed to mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation and management of drafting and plan preparation standards across transportation projects
  • Develop detailed and accurate technical drawings and plans, including geometric alignments, surface modeling, and pipe network design
  • Review and perform quality checks on complex drawing packages with minimal supervision
  • Suggest and implement design improvements using sound civil engineering principles
  • Manage and maintain project drawing databases and files, including troubleshooting CAD-related issues
  • Coordinate drafting and design tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality control
  • Mentor, train, and supervise CAD staff to ensure technical growth and standardization
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to support accurate and well-coordinated project delivery

Benefits

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation 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
Full Job Description
Overview

Our Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking a Civil Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Transportation team!

Responsibilities
  • Lead the implementation and management of drafting and plan preparation standards across transportation projects.
  • Develop detailed and accurate technical drawings and plans, including:
    • Geometric alignments and profiles
    • Surface creation from corridor modeling and assemblies
    • Surface modeling and earthwork quantities
    • Pressure network and pipe network design
    • Plan production and creation for transportation infrastructure
  • Review and perform quality checks on complex drawing packages with minimal supervision.
  • Suggest and implement design improvements using sound civil engineering principles.
  • Manage and maintain project drawing databases and files, including troubleshooting CAD-related issues.
  • Coordinate drafting and design tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality control.
  • Mentor, train, and supervise CAD staff to ensure technical growth and standardization.
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to support accurate and well-coordinated project delivery.
  • Gain and apply a strong working knowledge of Kimley-Horn’s drafting practices, procedures, and standards.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of relevant civil drafting/design experience, preferably in transportation.
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Drafting, Civil Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) or Bentley platforms.
  • Strong understanding of plan production workflows and civil design documentation.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering markups, redlines, and design standards.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, professional attitude.
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Committed to mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

 

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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.

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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