Civil Engineering

Civil Designer

Palm Desert, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Autodesk
Bentley
CAD
drafting
plan preparation
quality control
schedules
calculations
database management

Nice to have

associates degree

Role summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of experience to join their Land Development team in Coachella Valley, CA. This role involves implementing drafting standards, developing and quality checking complex technical drawings and plans, performing calculations, and maintaining the drawing database. The position requires minimal supervision, knowledge of engineering principles, and the ability to suggest design changes. The Civil Design Technician will also supervise and train CAD staff, coordinate work activities to maintain schedules, and ensure quality control. Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products is essential.

Overview

Our Coachella Valley, CA office is looking for a Civil Design Technician with 6+ years of experience to join our Land Development team!

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

6+ 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

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.

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