Civil Designer - Land Development

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

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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: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/22/2026 10:21 AM)

ID 2026-26711

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Development Services