CAD Technician

Primera Engineers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee stock ownership

Gym subsidies

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Primera Engineers is seeking a CAD Technician to support Chicago's water CIP program. The first 90 days are on-site at Jardine Water Purification Plant, with remote work flexibility afterward.

You will draft and update drawings in CAD, primarily using MicroStation and AutoCAD, and coordinate with designers, engineers, and PMs on water main projects. This role focuses on accurate drawings, project file management, and adherence to company standards while contributing to a multi-billion dollar

Qualifications

• At least one year of CAD experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• High school diploma; technical education preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with designers, engineers, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Draft and update drawings in CAD from engineering marksups.
• Support water main and water service line projects.
• Work daily in MicroStation within Primera.
• Coordinate CAD with project files, scanning, plotting, and lists.
• Prepare drawings for permits and ensure standards compliance.

Skills

CAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Technical education preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

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

WHO YOU ARE

• You know CAD. You have at least one year of experience or technical training using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Experience with both platforms is a plus, as the programs are similar. A high school diploma is required; additional technical education is preferred.


• You’re comfortable with MicroStation. You’ll work primarily in MicroStation within Primera, so familiarity with the platform will help you hit the ground running.


• You’re a people person. You have the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, project managers, and other team members. Strong organization and communication skills will contribute to your success.


• You’re a detail-loving drafter. You’re meticulous and have a knack for quality. You take pride in producing accurate, organized drawings.


• You’re proficient with business and engineering applications. Microsoft Office and proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD are preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You’ll flex your drafting muscle. You’ll spend your day working in CAD, preparing and updating drawings based on engineering and/or field markups for designers and engineers.


• You’ll support water utility projects. You’ll work primarily on water main and water service line projects, preparing drawings and documentation to support the design and delivery of critical water infrastructure.


• You’ll work in MicroStation every day. This is a hands‑on CAD production role where you’ll spend the majority of your time drafting, updating, and coordinating drawings in MicroStation within Primera.


• You’ll support a major infrastructure program. You’ll support the Chicago Department of Water Management’s multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program through AECOM-DBS JV, contributing to projects that improve Chicago’s water infrastructure.


• You’ll coordinate CAD for projects. You’ll be 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.


• You’ll prepare drawings for permits. You’ll comply with requirements established by local villages, road and rail authorities, and other applicable agencies.


• You’ll ensure adherence to company and industry standards. You’ll apply our standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures when preparing design drawings and archive CAD files in accordance with company standards.


• You’ll connect with people. You’ll regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal designers, engineers, and project managers.


• You’ll be part of a growing team. The group currently has one CAD Technician and is positioned for continued growth as our workload expands. Current and upcoming projects include significant service-line work, with approximately 15,000 lead service lines currently in scope and an additional 20,000 anticipated by 2028, creating a strong need for additional CAD support.


• You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, learn, grow, and have a good time doing it.

Starting salary is between $50,000 – $75,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement, and much more


• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company


• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas


• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness, and community service activities all year long


• The opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that directly impact Chicago communities

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.