CADD Technician

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR), an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, is seeking a motivated CADD Technician to join its Geospatial department. The position may be based in any of HLR’s Illinois offices: Elgin, Springfield, or Mt. Carmel. The role collaborates with engineers, land surveyors, and environmental scientists to develop plans and drawings for local agency clients. The successful candidate is a quick learner who is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to quality. A technical mentor and collaborative team will support the technician’s work. The position reports to the Geospatial Manager.

Requirements

• Technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology, CADD, Surveying/Geospatial Technology, or equivalent.
• Zero to five years of practical experience.
• Proficiency in or working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap.
• Comfort working in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace.
• Basic plan-reading skills and familiarity with IDOT or local agency CADD standards.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity using TopoDOT for point cloud feature extraction.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers to develop plans and drawings for local agency clients.
• Generate terrain models, corridors, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and plan sheets using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and MicroStation.
• Use TopoDOT with MicroStation to extract existing topographic linework, features, and surface models from 3D laser scan data.
• Produce structural drawings, civil roadway plans, profiles, and detail sheets in compliance with client and IDOT standards.
• Use ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap to view, process, and integrate spatial data into design workflows.
• Perform quantity calculations, earthwork computations, dimensioning, and routine engineering design support.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or government regulations related to CADD requirements.
• Maintain expertise in evolving CADD, surveying, and geospatial software, processes, and industry standards.
• Use Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and Word for project organization, documentation, and team communication.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Technical mentorship and support from a collaborative team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree