Civil Designer

Career-Collective; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Job summary

Career-Collective is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to provide production support for civil engineering and land development projects in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will prepare design and construction documents, assist with stormwater management designs, and provide technical support for CAD software.

This role requires proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a relevant technical degree. Join a collaborative team and enjoy opportunities for professional development along with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical Degree in Computer Graphics for Construction, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, or a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Experience with stormwater design and drainage system layouts strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil design and construction principles through education or work experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit civil design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with stormwater management designs, calculations, and plan production.
• Support project engineers in the development of construction documents.
• Provide technical help desk support for design software.
• Conduct or assist in-house CAD training sessions.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Knowledge of stormwater design and drainage

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Technical Degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Overview:

We have an immediate opening to join our Civil, Municipal, and Land Survey Group. The ideal candidate will provide production support for a variety of civil engineering and land development projects. This role involves preparing design and construction documents, offering technical support to staff, assisting in the development of CAD standards, and providing in-house Civil 3D training and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and edit civil design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including site grading, utilities, and stormwater systems.
• Assist with stormwater management designs, calculations, and plan production.
• Support project engineers in the development of construction documents for municipal and private projects.
• Provide technical help desk support for design software and CAD-related questions.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of CAD standards.
• Conduct or assist within-house CAD training sessions for team members.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure quality and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Maintain organized drawing files and project documentation in accordance with company standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Technical Degree in Computer Graphics for Construction, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, or a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Experience with stormwater design and drainage system layouts strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil design and construction principles through education or work experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of civil and municipal projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.