Cadworx Designer

Company : Kimley-Horn

Location : Virginia Beach, VA

Posted Date : 3 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Arts & Entertainment

Occupation : Designer

Job Details

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced Cadworx Designer for our Natural Gas team in Virigina Beach. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

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The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
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Develop intelligent 3D models of piping, steel, and equipment layouts using CADWorx and AutoCAD Plant 3D
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Generate PFDs, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and modular skid designs
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Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure designs meet project specifications and industry standards
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Perform design reviews and redlining using CADWorx Design Review Professional
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Maintain drawing/database connectivity and ensure synchronization between project databases and drawings
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Identify and resolve potential design conflicts, including utility clashes and installation constraints
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Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members
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Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
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Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
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Maintains drawing database
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May supervise and train CAD staff
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Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn's practices, procedures, and standards
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Qualifications

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High School Degree (Preferred Associates Degree (or higher) with emphasis on Drafting and Design Technology from an accredited technical institution or college in engineering)
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3+ years experience in CadworxPlant Professional for piping and equipment modeling
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Must be proficient in using AutoCAD and Bluebeam
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Strong understanding of piping layout standards and construction practices
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Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
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Experience in creating CAD tools and symbol databases
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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 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

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Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
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Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
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Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
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Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
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Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
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Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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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 4 weeks ago (8/4/2025 5:06 PM)

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Natural Gas