CAD Technician

Kimley-Horn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Experienced CAD Operator for our Natural Gas team in Chicago, IL. You will prepare and verify drawings for gas distribution and pipeline design, including metering and regulation station layouts.

You'll apply engineering principles, maintain databases, and may mentor CAD staff while aligning with our standards and procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork within a supportive project environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products (CADWorx preferred).
• Detail oriented with professional attitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Make and quality check drawings and plans for gas distribution and pipeline design.
• Metering and regulation station designs.
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes.
• Maintains drawing database.
• May supervise and train CAD staff.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Professional attitude

Good communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

CADWorx

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an Experienced CAD Operator to join our Natural Gas team in Chicago, Illinois (IL)!

Responsibilities

• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans for gas distribution and pipeline design
• Metering and regulation station designs
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Maintains drawing database
• May supervise and train CAD staff
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products (CADWorx Preferred)
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

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.