High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley software
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Ability to work independently while also being a team player
Willingness to mentor and guide junior staff
Detail-oriented with a professional attitude
Responsibilities
Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
Develop detailed technical drawings and plans
Conduct quality checks on complex drawings and perform multifaceted calculations
Work with minimal supervision while handling day-to-day tasks
Suggest design changes based on engineering principles
Maintain and organize the drawing database
Supervise and train CAD staff
Coordinate work activities to ensure schedules are met and quality control is maintained
Benefits
Exceptional retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation
Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible scheduling and generous time off policies, including half-day Fridays
Student loan matching and performance-based bonuses for financial wellness
Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs for professional development
Family-friendly benefits including New Parent Leave and childcare resources
Full Job Description
Overview
Our Nashville, Tennessee (TN) office is looking for a Civil CAD Operator or Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Aviation team! This is an on-site position.
Responsibilities
Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards
Develop technical drawings and plans
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
Will 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
8+ years of relevant experience
High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
Ability to work independently and with a team
Willingness to mentor and teach others
Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter#LI-AT1
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 18 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.
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.
