Land Development Designer

To become a Land Development Designer at Kimley-Horn, you should have at least 8 years of relevant experience in Land Development, a high school diploma (an associate's degree is preferred), and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Having advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products is also essential, along with a strong work ethic and good communication skills.

As a Land Development Designer at Kimley-Horn, you'll be responsible for drafting technical drawings and plans for various land development projects. You’ll also quality check complex drawings, perform intricate calculations, maintain a drawing database, and supervise the CAD staff in their daily tasks, ensuring projects adhere to our high standards.

At Kimley-Horn, we prioritize your growth and development through comprehensive professional training programs. We offer tuition reimbursement, numerous internal training opportunities, and mentorship from experienced professionals, ensuring that our Land Development Designers can always learn, grow, and advance their careers.

The work environment at Kimley-Horn is collaborative and supportive. As a Land Development Designer, you'll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who encourage open communication and teamwork, making it a rewarding and engaging place to grow your skills and contribute to exciting projects.

Kimley-Horn offers a comprehensive benefits package for our Land Development Designers, including a generous retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match, low-cost health insurance options, flexible time-off policies, family-friendly benefits, and performance-based bonuses to ensure you feel valued and appreciated.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized AutoCAD Civil 3D, detailing the types of plans you developed and any challenges you faced. Be sure to discuss how your proficiency with the software contributed to the project's success and quality.

To answer this question effectively, explain your approach to quality control, such as implementing standardized processes, conducting thorough reviews of your drawings, and seeking feedback from team members. Emphasize your experience in maintaining high standards and how it has positively impacted project outcomes.

Share specific examples of challenges you encountered in your previous land development projects. Explain the strategies you used to address these issues, showcasing your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances while ensuring project success.

Discuss your methods for staying informed about industry trends, such as attending workshops, conferences, or online courses related to land development. Highlight any relevant certifications you’ve pursued or professional organizations you’re involved in, showing your commitment to continuous learning.

Provide a specific example of when you mentored a junior staff member. Explain the skills you focused on improving, the methods you used for teaching, and how your mentorship contributed to their professional growth and the overall success of the team.

In your response, describe your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, breaking down projects into manageable steps, and communicating effectively with team members. Emphasize your ability to remain calm under pressure while ensuring quality work is delivered on time.

Express your enthusiasm for land development by sharing your personal motivations, such as your desire to create sustainable communities or improve urban environments. Relate these passions to your professional experiences and how they drive your commitment to your work.

Detail a specific project where you played a key role, discussing your contributions and the overall impact of the project on the community. Highlight the challenges you overcame and any innovative solutions you implemented to ensure the project's success.

Share an experience where you raised concerns about a design decision. Explain how you presented your case respectfully and constructively, and discuss the outcome. This will demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a team.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in land development by discussing your experiences working collaboratively on projects. Highlight the benefits of pooling diverse skills, perspectives, and expertise to achieve common goals and improve project outcomes.