Kimley-Horn is looking for a Right-of-Way (ROW) Designer with at least 5 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to support an expanding ROW Design and Acquisition practice in Lehi, Utah (UT)! This role will play a critical part in delivering technically sound ROW plans for DOT-led transportation projects.
The ideal candidate will be a self-directed producer capable of developing full ROW plan sets with minimal oversight. In addition to production responsibilities, this individual will serve as a technical resource (generating redlines as part of their own QC review) and supporting overall team efficiency, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining plan quality.
This is not an entry-level or training position. The selected candidate must be ready to take ownership of assigned work, resolve design challenges independently, and contribute meaningfully to project deadlines and quality standards from day one.
Responsibilities Produce accurate and detailed ROW plans using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including parcel takes, access control, and legal tie-insInterpret alignments, survey files, legal descriptions, and existing ROW data to create compliant and clear plansConduct independent QC reviews of ROW plans and generate redlines to ensure technical accuracy and completenessCoordinate with surveyors, acquisition agents, and project managers to integrate updates and resolve issuesProvide task direction and hands-on training to junior designers and CAD staff to elevate production quality and consistencyApply and help maintain DOT standards, project workflows, and file management practicesWork efficiently across multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, balancing production speed with accuracyCommunicate clearly with team members and proactively raise issues, design changes, or task coordination needs Qualifications#LI-
Minimum 5 years of experience in Surveying and/or ROW or Transportation plan productionProficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including annotation, file setup, and sheet generationAbility to read and interpret survey data, ROW alignments, and legal descriptionsSolid understanding of ROW plan components including parcel boundaries, takings, access control, and title integrationStrong organizational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines without close supervisionExperience with state DOT ROW design processes and production standards (UDOT preferred)Effective verbal and written communication skills for internal coordination and plan documentationPreferred Qualifications:
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Familiarity with UDOT ROW standards and plan requirementsExperience with ROW acquisition workflows and documentation practicesBackground in surveying or parcel mappingPLS, LSIT, or related credentials are preferred but not requiredExperience using ProjectWise, MicroStation, or other file management platformsExposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D is helpful but not required#LI-BD1
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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. Options Apply NowApplyShareShare this job with a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on social mediaApplications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.
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