CAD Technician - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,544,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a CADD Technician to join the Milwaukee design team, supporting municipal water and wastewater projects. You will develop sketches, 3D models, drawings and construction documents, collaborating with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate design deliverables.

The role requires an associate degree in drafting and proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and related tools, with strong written and verbal communication and a team-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical and computer drafting or similar program.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, OpenBuildings Designer.
• Experience with water and wastewater systems design drawings.
• Familiarity with CAD standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Create sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents to support municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Collaborate with CAD designers, engineers, PMs, and leadership to develop accurate design models and drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Associate degree in mechanical drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

OpenBuildings Designer

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions by designing the future – today. As a CADD Technician within our design team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you’ll play an active role in creating solutions on our municipal water and wastewater treatment projects. In this role, the combination of your technical skills, attention to detail, and the guidance of an experienced engineering team will lead you to develop sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents to support our projects. Your role will be working with our team of CAD Designers, Engineers, Project Management and leadership to provide accurate design models and drawings for various facility design projects by applying your diversified knowledge of CADD software that is common to the water and wastewater industry.

Here’s what you’ll need

• An associate degree from an accredited technical institution or college in mechanical and computer drafting, or similar program
• Experience with 2D and 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) platforms common in the infrastructure design and construction industry, such as AutoCAD and Autodesk REVIT, and/or Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer
• Experience with water and wastewater systems design drawings
• Familiarity with CAD standards
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong organizational skills, a detail‑oriented work approach, and a focus on delivering work products that are clear, accurate, and of high quality
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment and individually
• Deadline‑oriented mindset
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and controls drafting
• Hands‑on mechanical skills through educational, professional, and/or personal experience, that can be leveraged into the design and construction for municipal projects

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $100,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.