Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
National CAD Program Manager
Senior civil CAD designer managing drafting standards and supervising staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position involves implementing drafting standards, developing technical drawings, and performing complex calculations while maintaining a drawing database. The incumbent will work with minimal supervision, coordinate schedules, ensure quality control, and mentor CAD staff, applying engineering principles to suggest design improvements. • Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards • Partner with staff nationwide on large national clients and projects • Develop technical drawings and plans • Produce and quality-check complex drawings and perform multifaceted calculations • Work with minimal supervision on day-to-day tasks • Apply engineering principles and suggest design changes • Maintain the drawing database • 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
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drafting standards
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸complex calculations
- ▸drawing database
- ▸cad supervision
- ▸quality control
What You Bring
Our Phoenix, Arizona office is hiring a Civil Operator or Designer with more than ten years of experience to join the Development Services team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality civil engineering design services for large national clients. Candidates must have at least ten years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree preferred), and advanced proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley software. Strong communication, a self-starter attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential, as is a willingness to mentor others. • 10+ years of relevant experience • High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree preferred) • Ability to set up and manage printing/plotting settings • Advanced proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products • Strong work ethic and interpersonal communication/writing skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Willingness to mentor and teach others
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸high school
- ▸autodesk
- ▸bentley
- ▸communication
- ▸mentoring
Benefits
Kimley-Horn emphasizes people, clients, and employees, fostering a culture that supports growth and quality. The firm’s strong retention, robust benefits, and 18-year streak on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list reflect its commitment to a thriving workplace. Employees enjoy an exceptional retirement match, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time-off policies, financial wellness programs, professional development resources, and family-friendly benefits such as new-parent leave and childcare support. • Exceptional retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and profit-sharing • Comprehensive health coverage including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible time off options such as personal leave, floating holidays, half-day Fridays, and flexible scheduling • Financial wellness programs including student loan matching in 401(k) and performance-based bonuses • Professional development opportunities like tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training • Family-friendly benefits including new parent leave, family-building resources, and childcare support
Work Environment
Office Full-Time