Job Description

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Design Tech to join our Electric Transmission Line Engineering team in Greenwood Village, Colorado (CO).

We’re looking for an early-career Transmission Line Design Tech to support the creation and review of transmission line designs using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their technical skills, learn industry standards, and contribute to meaningful energy infrastructure projects on a growing team at the forefront of solving energy reliability across the nation.

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will use basic computer drafting software to generate site plans and construction drawings for Kimley-Horn projects
• Develop expertise with PLS-CADD, a 3-D modelling software used to design overhead Transmission and Distribution lines and perform finite-element analysis and other calculations
• Designing and producing sets of plans; implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards
• Assists in maintaining drawing database
• Performs routine analysis to check accuracy of data
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (relevant associates degree preferred)
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products preferred
• Experience with PLS-CADD a plus
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Salary Range:

• $65,000 - $71,000
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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 18 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.