CAD Technician I

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Warrenville, IL is seeking a CAD Technician to transform engineering concepts into precise CAD drawings. You will develop construction plans, topographical profiles, and maps, often joining survey crews in the field to collect measurements and ensure accurate designs.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting, collaboration with engineering teams, and producing final as-built documents to mark project completion.

Qualifications

• Preferred AAS degree in Design and Drafting Technology.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction plans and topographical profiles.
• Create maps and cross-sections for field operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine drawings.
• Assist in gathering field measurements with survey crews.
• Prepare as-built documents after project completion.

Skills

AutoCAD

Education

AAS in Design and Drafting Technology

Job description

* For those selected candidates you will have to take an AUTOCAD Test.

Introduction:

As a CAD Technician, you’ll bring bold ideas to life—blending fieldwork, technical problem‑solving, and hands‑on design to create the backbone of critical infrastructure. If you’re energized by innovation and ready to make a real impact, this is where your next career adventure begins.

Responsibilities:

Step into a role where your technical creativity helps shape critical gas pipeline projects from the ground up! As a CAD Drafter, you’ll take imaginative engineering concepts and bring them to life—transforming rough ideas into precise, high‑quality CAD drawings. You’ll develop detailed construction plans, topographical profiles, and maps that guide major field operations, all while plotting cross‑sections and contour data that tell the story of the land. Your work will take you beyond the desk too, joining survey crews in the field to gather real‑world measurements that sharpen every design. From calculating rights‑of‑way and street layouts to designing concrete and steel supports for pipeline systems, you’ll build the structural backbone of each project. You’ll craft preliminary and final sketches, refine drawings with engineering teams, and create polished as‑built documents that mark the project’s successful completion. If you’re energized by hands‑on design, excited by engineering challenges, and ready to see your work become real‑world infrastructure, this role offers the perfect blend of innovation, impact, and growth.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• This position pays between $21 and $23 hourly and is a non-exempt position. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for a discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Design and Drafting Technology strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled,end‑to‑endenergy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technicalexpertiseand advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow yourexpertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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