Records Technician

AECOM • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Records Technician supports the DWMPMO program team and the Chicago Department of Water Management’s Capital Improvement Program. Reporting to the Records Manager, the role updates documents related to Chicago’s water distribution infrastructure and coordinates with field inspectors, design engineers, and DWM employees to ensure accurate information is available to staff. The technician gathers, reviews, and analyzes Record Drawing submittals and updates DWM documents. The role also creates and maintains cells and a cell library in MicroStation V8i for the Records Section and may provide CAD support to the Water Main Design Team. Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and the ability to handle multiple deadline-driven projects are important.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in CADD, Planning, Engineering, or another science-related field.
• Adeptness with CADD-based review/design.
• Three or more years of progressive experience, or demonstrated equivalent accomplishment.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation 2024 and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with utility infrastructure work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong teamwork, coordination, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes.
• Detail orientation and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines set by program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Update Water Service Plats and/or Water Atlas Pages using established DWM and DWMPMO Records standards.
• Coordinate with field inspectors, design engineers, and DWM staff to verify that projects were constructed according to plan.
• Update DWM records for water main pipe installations, meter installations and removals, water service installations and terminations, field corrections, and other DWM requests.
• Search and examine historic Record Drawings for consistency and needed updates.
• Gather, review, and analyze Record Drawing submittals to ensure DWM documents are accurately updated and posted.
• Assemble documentation for the Records Manager’s review.
• Create and maintain cells and a cell library using MicroStation V8i for the Records Section.
• Provide CAD support to the Water Main Design Team as needed.
• Communicate with staff through email and phone conversations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits may be available, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence may be available, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks may be available, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options may be available, depending on employment status.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program may be available, depending on employment status.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards may be available, depending on employment status.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan may be available, depending on employment status.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level