Bentley Design Technology Lead
Kimley-Horn, Richardson, TX, United States
Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking a senior civil technology leader to serve as the firmwide Bentley Design Technology Practice Lead for our Transportation practice, based in our Richardson, Texas (TX) office. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Provide firmwide leadership on the strategic deployment of Bentley technologies within Kimley-Horn’s Transportation practice
Build and oversee a firmwide Bentley Design Center of Excellence for roadway and bridge design
Establish and maintain standardized ORD design workflows and modeling practices aligned with DOT standards
Own enterprise ProjectWise / CDE strategy in coordination with IT and technical leadership
Provide strategic leadership for SMEs to build out training programs, and learning paths that scale ORD capability across the firm
Partner with delivery leaders to ensure Bentley workflows directly support our clients
Guide adoption of automation and intelligent design workflows where they deliver recognized client value
Serve as the firm’s primary Bentley liaison and internal thought leader, fostering a culture of technical excellence
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Significant experience in transportation engineering, including roadway design
Career foundation built through hands‑on project delivery, client engagement, and technical leadership
Proven track record supporting DOT programs and complex transportation projects
Demonstrated ability to stand up and lead multi‑office technical initiatives or programs
Significant technical experience with Bentley ORD, ProjectWise, and DOT delivery environments
Experience establishing or leading a design technology group, center of excellence, or training program
Strong people leadership skills with a passion for building and developing engineers and designers
Background integrating engineering workflows with automation, data, or custom tooling
Experience managing enterprise Bentley contracts (preferred)
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 19 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.
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Kimley-Horn is seeking a senior civil technology leader to serve as the firmwide Bentley Design Technology Practice Lead for our Transportation practice, based in our Richardson, Texas (TX) office. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Provide firmwide leadership on the strategic deployment of Bentley technologies within Kimley-Horn’s Transportation practice
Build and oversee a firmwide Bentley Design Center of Excellence for roadway and bridge design
Establish and maintain standardized ORD design workflows and modeling practices aligned with DOT standards
Own enterprise ProjectWise / CDE strategy in coordination with IT and technical leadership
Provide strategic leadership for SMEs to build out training programs, and learning paths that scale ORD capability across the firm
Partner with delivery leaders to ensure Bentley workflows directly support our clients
Guide adoption of automation and intelligent design workflows where they deliver recognized client value
Serve as the firm’s primary Bentley liaison and internal thought leader, fostering a culture of technical excellence
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Significant experience in transportation engineering, including roadway design
Career foundation built through hands‑on project delivery, client engagement, and technical leadership
Proven track record supporting DOT programs and complex transportation projects
Demonstrated ability to stand up and lead multi‑office technical initiatives or programs
Significant technical experience with Bentley ORD, ProjectWise, and DOT delivery environments
Experience establishing or leading a design technology group, center of excellence, or training program
Strong people leadership skills with a passion for building and developing engineers and designers
Background integrating engineering workflows with automation, data, or custom tooling
Experience managing enterprise Bentley contracts (preferred)
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 19 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.
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