CAD Technician

Primera Engineers•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM-DBS JV is seeking a CAD Technician to support the Chicago Department of Water’s multibillion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will represent DWM with oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects that include planning, designing, and construction oversight. The first 90 days of employment will be based on-site at the Jardine Water Purification Plant, 1000 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611. This initial on-site period is designed to support onboarding, relationship building, and a strong understanding of the project and team. Following the first 90 days, the position will offer work-from-home flexibility.

Requirements

At least one year of experience or technical training using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
High school diploma required.
Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and other team members.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Meticulous and have a knack for quality.
Proficient with business and engineering applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both MicroStation and AutoCAD platforms.
Additional technical education.
Familiarity with Primera.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Working in CAD, preparing and updating drawings based on engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers.
Supporting water main and water service line projects, preparing drawings and documentation to support the design and delivery of critical water infrastructure.
Spending the majority of time drafting, updating, and coordinating drawings in MicroStation within Primera.
Supporting the Chicago Department of Water Management’s multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program through AECOM-DBS JV.
Responsible for initial drawing setup, maintaining project files, and assisting with file management including scanning, plotting, creating and updating project drawing lists, and general drawing management.
Preparing drawings for permits, complying with requirements established by local villages, road and rail authorities, and other applicable agencies.
Applying company standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures when preparing design drawings and archiving CAD files in accordance with company standards.
Regularly communicating and coordinating project activities with internal designers, engineers, and project managers.
Working with great people, learning, growing, and having a good time doing it.