What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer - Roadway position at Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.?
Overview
Our Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office is looking for a Civil Operator or Designer with 8 years of experience to join our Roadway team!
Responsibilities
- Prepare complex roadway designs, including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and grading plans, using AutoCAD Civil 3D , MicroStation, Open Roads or other relevant design tools.
- Develop and oversee the production of construction documents, including roadway plans, typical sections, drainage layouts, and traffic control plans.
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, and other design professionals to ensure design accuracy and project success.
- Interpret and apply design standards and guidelines, including AASHTO , DOT specifications , and local agency requirements.
- Conduct quality control reviews of design work and ensure compliance with project specifications and regulations.
- Participate in project scoping, cost estimation, and scheduling efforts.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and drafters.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams to resolve design challenges and coordinate deliverables.
- Maintains drawing database
- Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control
- Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn's practices, procedures, and standards
Qualifications
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 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
