Right of Way Designer
Kimley-Horn
Design and produce detailed Right-of-Way plans using OpenRoads for DOT projects.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Aviation Consulting
Community & Infrastructure Resilience
Community Planning
Development Management
Development Services
Energy Consulting
Environmental Engineering & Planning
Forensic Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Life Sciences
Telecommunications
Residential
Sports & Entertainment
Energy
Environmental Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Parking & Mobility
Role
What you would be doing
openroads design
qc review
row planning
data interpretation
standards compliance
team training
- Provide task direction and hands-on training to junior designers and CAD staff to elevate production quality and consistency
- Coordinate with surveyors, acquisition agents, and project managers to integrate updates and resolve issues
- Conduct independent QC reviews of ROW plans and generate redlines to ensure technical accuracy and completeness
- Produce accurate and detailed ROW plans using OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including parcel takes, access control, and legal tie-ins
- Work efficiently across multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, balancing production speed with accuracy
- Interpret alignments, survey files, legal descriptions, and existing ROW data to create compliant and clear plans
- Apply and help maintain DOT standards, project workflows, and file management practices
What you bring
projectwise
microstation
openroads
pls
5 years
communication
- Familiarity with UDOT ROW standards and plan requirements
- Ability to read and interpret survey data, ROW alignments, and legal descriptions
- Experience using ProjectWise, MicroStation, or other file management platforms
- Communicate clearly with team members and proactively raise issues, design changes, or task coordination needs
- Experience with ROW acquisition workflows and documentation practices
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Surveying and/or ROW or Transportation plan production
- PLS, LSIT, or related credentials are preferred but not required
- Solid understanding of ROW plan components, including parcel boundaries, takings, access control, and title integration
- Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D is helpful but not required
- Experience with state DOT ROW design processes and production standards (UDOT preferred)
- Background in surveying or parcel mapping
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines without close supervision
- Proficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including annotation, file setup, and sheet generation
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for internal coordination and plan documentation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- 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.
- 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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Company
Overview
1967 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1967, marking the beginning of its journey to become a leading name in planning and engineering.
Top Ranked
Service Excellence Ranking
The company is consistently recognized as one of the top engineering firms in the U.S. for its exceptional service quality.
- Specializing in innovative solutions across diverse sectors, from transportation to energy and water.
- Known for delivering complex, large-scale projects, with a focus on sustainable and efficient designs.
- The company has worked on iconic infrastructure, from airports to bridges, and urban redevelopment projects.
- Its team combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and project success.
- The firm’s commitment to innovation and adaptability makes it a leader in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Honesty, integrity and ethics
- Exceptional client service
- High expectations
- Sharing and caring
- Sustained profitability
- Core purpose: provide an environment for our people to flourish
- Slogan: "Expect More and Experience Better"
100% clean energy
Achieved by Port of Virginia
Supported the Port of Virginia in achieving 100% clean energy use by 2024, surpassing its 2040 net-zero target.
10+ Years Experience
Sustainability initiatives expertise
Over 10 years of experience in supporting zero-emission vehicle infrastructure with thousands of stations planned and permitted.
- Tracking and reporting firm-wide GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) in Corporate Responsibility Report
- Operating initiatives: green leasing, green purchasing, fleet energy-efficiency, electronic review, virtual meetings, regional Sustainability Champions coordinating recycling/composting and cleanup/tree-planting activities
- Client services include measuring emissions baselines, implementing GHG mitigation and decarbonization strategies, life cycle assessments, EPD use, net-zero and carbon-neutral planning
- Utilize green checklists for office site selection (efficiency, transit/EV/bike access) and procurement (recycled/remanufactured products, end-of-life management)
Fortune Awards
Consecutive Recognition as Best Workplaces for Women
Recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces for Women annually from 2017 to 2023.
CREW Catalyst
Award Recognition
Received the CREW Catalyst award in 2021 for commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Recruit diverse workforce, reduce unconscious bias, fund STEM volunteer activities for underrepresented groups, support transparency and report metrics.
- D&I Committee comprised of HR director, recruiting lead, Board rep, at‑large member, plus seven regional reps.
- Support ERGs: Black Kimley‑Horn Network, KHAPI (Asian Pacific Islander), Military KHonnections, Pride KHonnect, Unidos @ KH, Women @ KH.
- Strategic goal: recruit, mentor, develop and retain diverse staff at all levels; metrics tracked and reported.
- DEI training offered; inclusive environment promoting emotional safety, respect and authenticity.
- Gender outcomes: Woman‑focused awards and ERG; Fortune recognition Best Workplaces for Women every year since 2017.
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