Computer Aided Design Technician

Alpine Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join their team in Chicago. The role involves using AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce detailed designs and technical drawings. Candidates should have at least 2 years of CAD experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This is a contract position with potential to become permanent. The ideal candidate will be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• 2 or more years of AutoCAD experience required.
• Detail oriented and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments requiring a solid understanding of CAD and mapping.
• Support field staff and interpret field notes.
• Create plans, maps, and legal descriptions of surveys.

Skills

AutoCAD experience

Civil 3D experience

Surveying CAD experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Detail oriented

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Associate Degree or Civil Technician Certificate

Tools

Revit

Three-dimensional CAD

Job description

Alpine Solutions Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Alpine Solutions Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Must be eligible to work in the United States, unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

This is a 5 month contract to hire and can go permanent!

Job Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree and/or Civil Technician Certificate a plus.
• 2 or more years of AutoCAD experience, Civil 3D experience is a preferred.
• Surveying CAD experience preferred (surface modeling, topographic drawing production, point calculations, etc.)
• Experience with Revit, Three-dimensional CAD, and/or point cloud experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform assignments of a varied nature, requiring a solid understanding of the fundamental of CAD, mapping, and 3D modeling.
• Perform work with general guidance and supervision or provide support to more experienced personnel.
• Provide support to field staff.
• Interpret field notes and sketches.
• Perform technical computations and produce large scale, complex drawings.
• Provide and gather data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, construction, and other purposes.
• Assist in creating plans, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys.
• Attend meetings as needed with DLZ Project Managers and Surveyors, in addition to clients and consultants.
• Visit client facilities and/or construction sites as needed.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.

Please reply back with an updated resume if you or someone else you know is interested.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design
• Design Services