Civil Designer

Randerson Technical Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randerson Technical Staffing seeks a seasoned CAD Designer to join our client team for the Tollway GEC in Illinois. The role focuses on leading CADD operations, developing standards, and ensuring deliverable quality across ORD and MicroStation platforms.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in CADD management, deep highway design experience, and a proven ability to lead teams across multiple projects, ensuring consistency with IDOT and Tollway practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in CADD management or advanced civil design production.
• Expertise with ORD and MicroStation plus highway design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all CADD operations for the Illinois Tollway GEC.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce CADD standards per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• Oversee CADD environments, templates, and resource files.
• Ensure quality and compliance of all deliverables and support 3D corridor modeling.

Skills

ORD/OpenRoads

MicroStation

CADD management

Highway design workflows

Team leadership

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation CONNECT

ProjectWise

Job description

Our client is seeking a CAD Designer to join their team with the Tollway GEC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all CADD operations for the Illinois Tollway GEC
• Develop, maintain, and enforce CADD standards consistent with Illinois Tollway and IDOT requirements
• Oversee implementation of CADD environments, including workspace/work set configuration, resource files, and templates
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance of all CADD deliverables
• Manage migration, setup, and updates of Bentley CADD platforms (OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation)
• Support model-based design efforts, including 3D corridor modeling and digital delivery initiatives This role will lead the development, implementation, and management of CADD standards and workflows for Illinois Tollway’s projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation, along with a strong background in highway design and transportation infrastructure projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in CADD management or advanced civil design production Advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and MicroStation (CONNECT Edition)

Strong knowledge of highway design workflows (geometry, corridors, cross sections, plan production), and IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway CADD standards and digital delivery practices.

Experience managing CADD standards, configurations, and enterprise environments

Proven ability to lead teams and support multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Illinois Tollway or IDOT projects
• Familiarity with ProjectWise or similar CADD data management platforms Experience with 3D modeling, digital delivery, and model-based design workflows
• Knowledge of BIM processes for transportation infrastructure
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination (roadway, structures, drainage, utilities)