Firmwide CAD Coordinator - Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is looking for a highly experienced CAD Coordinator to join and help lead our firmwide Autodesk applications team in our Richardson, TX office. This is an in-office role.

• The qualified individual will keep software updated, provide training, maintain CAD standards, and lead local and regional CAD Coordinators
• Keep core Autodesk applications (Civil 3D, ACC) and related applications (Autoturn, LandFX, etc.) up and running for 6000+ people
• Maintain and improve firm CAD content, including templates, pipe catalogs, and libraries
• Improve and maintain Civil 3D setup, including CUIs, profiles, and other support files
• Train the trainer by instructing local and regional CAD Coordinators to train end users
• Provide in-person and virtual training to production teams
• Create and manage on-demand training and best practices content
• Direct Kimley-Horn technical support on proper techniques for support production teams in use of Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Assist in troubleshooting and then communicating issues and maintenance updates to users, leadership, and IT partners
• Represent Kimley-Horn by partnering with Autodesk to improve software

• Associate or bachelor’s degree related to engineering or design technologies
• 10+ years’ advanced experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• 8+ years’ production experience in civil infrastructure industry
• 5+ years’ experience in CAD management and Civil 3D backend
• Experience with CAD template creation and maintenance
• Experience with Civil 3D pipe catalog creation and editing
• Experience with AutoCAD block creation
• 10+ years’ advanced knowledge of and experience with all core Civil 3D toolsets
  • Alignments and profiles
  • Gravity and pressure pipe networks
  • Grading, including feature lines, corridors and surfaces
  • Plan production, cross sections, and Sheet set manager
  • Survey databases and points
• Demonstrated ability to train and present in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, both in-person and virtually
• Effective communication skills
• Effective task and project management skills

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.