CAD Technician

Seeking to hire a CAD Technician for a Direct Hire role in Northbrook, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality, accurate construction documents for the repair and rehabilitation of transportation and heavy movable structures, including bridges, movable bridges, locks and dams, ferry terminals, and cranes
• Develop preliminary and final drawings using the information derived from existing construction documents, backgrounds, and/or rough layouts, and with assistance from the project team through field notes, sketches, or verbal instructions
• Maintain local CAD standards, set up client CAD standards, catalog and organize standard details, and serve as a mentor for junior staff as it relates to CAD
• Maintain high levels of efficiency and productivity to consistently deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Maintain currency with industry trends and new technologies. Propose and implement changes to workflow to improve efficiency
• Interpret existing structural drawings, including hand-produced drawings dating back to the early 1900s

• Up to three years of relevant work experience with an Associate's degree in construction technology, drafting technology, or computer-aided design and drafting (Certification with equivalent experience will be considered in place of a degree) OR Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering design technology, architectural studies, or related field of study
• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD. Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation is also desirable
• Experience in working in multiple CAD environments is preferred. Mechanical (machinery) and structural drafting and detailing experience is preferred
• Current knowledge of industry design and drafting standards
• Knowledgeable/Skilled with ancillary software such as Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Bluebeam preferred
• Self-starter, driven with the enthusiasm for producing high quality, accurate drawings efficiently, and within budget

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan, the company matches 110% ($1.10 for each dollar contributed) of the first 6% of pay contributed to the plan, and matching contributions are immediately vested
• HSA, FSA
• Long-term care (LTC) insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and ADD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement