CAD Operator/Technician

Kimley-Horn is looking for a CAD Operator/Technician to join our Aviation team in Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN)! You will learn best practices for creating professional presentation graphics of concept designs for clear communication of design intent. As your experience develops, your knowledge will eventually lead to your own planning and design efforts and to independently support aviation and parking planning staff and clients.

As a valuable addition to our team, you will work directly with the Senior Design Associate to solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate with partners to communicate our clients’ visions for the future built environment.

With guidance, you will create supporting designs and graphics for a multitude of aviation planning projects, specifically airport landside functions that include passenger terminal curbside, commercial curbside, ground transportation centers, parking facilities, consolidated rental car facilities, access roadways, wayfinding and other functions supporting landside operations.

You will also create supporting designs and graphics for parking facilities for both municipalities and private entities including rightsizing, functional design, and wayfinding.

As your experience grows, it is expected you will produce your own conceptual design and layout efforts for collaboration with the design team and client.

• Associates degree in Architectural Drafting/Technology or related required
• Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, Revit; new grads will be considered
• Experience with GIS, InfraWorks and/or InDesign a plus
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premier, After Effects and SketchUp is desired but you will receive training for these tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines while providing consistent quality and accuracy
• Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude and a high sense of personal responsibility

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000

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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

• 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.