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Civil Designer - Land Development
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$61,300 / year median in Minnesota
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Overview
- Our
- Eden Prairie
- , Minnesota (MN) office is looking for a
- Civil Designer
- with
- 8+ years
- of experience to join our
- Land Development
- team! The Civil Designer will be responsible for preparing detailed site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts to support residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects. Working closely with project engineers and planners, the designer ensures high-quality deliverables by using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other drafting tools.
- Responsibilities
- + Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards + Developtechnical 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•+ 8+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
Salary Range:
$95,000 - $130,000 \#LI-JH
- 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:
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- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
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- Posted Date
- _3 days ago_ _(9/1/2026 3:36 PM)_
- _ID_
- _2026-26257_
- _Education_
- _High School Diploma/GED_
- _Discipline/Focus_
- _Development Services_