Civil Design Technician - Roadway

About the Role

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced CAD Operator to join our Roadway team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The candidate will develop concepts as well as work on preliminary engineering and final design for projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop geometric alignments, profiles, surface modeling, cross sections, grading design, drainage, superelevation, construction details, work zone traffic control, erosion control, and signing and striping plans.
• Create technical drawings and plans using CAD software.
• Produce and quality-check drawings and plans of substantial complexity; perform multifaceted calculations with minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to suggest design changes.
• Maintain drawing databases.
• Supervise and train CAD staff.
• Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Detail-oriented with a professional attitude, strong communication skills, and a team-player mindset.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, interpersonal and writing skills, and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and an 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.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we prioritize people, clients, and employees. Our culture fosters an environment where everyone can flourish. We take pride in our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values, which have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.