Deputy CAD Administrator — Remote/Hybrid

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & wellbeing plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Deputy CAD Administrator to support the CAD and design technology environment across offices. This role focuses on maintaining CAD standards, user support, system administration, and continuous improvement to enable project delivery. It offers hybrid or remote work options.

Applicants should have 5–10 years CAD experience, proficiency in MicroStation/Bentley tools, and a strong eye for standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in CAD, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 10 years of CAD experience in a professional environment.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or Bentley OpenX products and/or ProjectWise; AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, or other BIM tools are a plus.
• Strong understanding of CAD standards, plotting, and file management.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and communicate solutions clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting multiple disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, architectural) preferred.
• Experience with CAD/BIM administration and standards of development.
• Experience supporting a common data environment (CDE).
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, and customization tools.
• Experience working in a consulting or project-based environment requiring the preparation of engineering and technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and enforcing company CAD standards, libraries, and best practices.
• Help document CAD procedures and workflows; support quality control reviews.
• Provide day-to-day support to CAD users, including troubleshooting software, files, and plotting issues.
• Assist with onboarding new employees by setting up CAD profiles, permissions, and tools.
• Support the development and delivery of CAD training materials and learning sessions.
• Assist with software installations, version updates, and license coordination.
• Support file management, project setup, and directory structures in coordination with IT and project managers.
• Assist with client Workspace deployment, troubleshooting and enhancements as needed.
• Help evaluate new CAD tools, plugins, and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to resolve CAD related challenges.
• Assist in managing client-based CAD resources and cross-discipline coordination.
• Support data exchange between CAD platforms and overall process improvements.

Skills

CAD experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Technical problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or higher in CAD/Engineering Tech/Drafting

Tools

MicroStation

Bentley OpenX

ProjectWise

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Revit

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Deputy CAD Administrator to support the CAD and design technology environment across offices. This role focuses on maintaining CAD standards, user support, system administration, and continuous improvement to enable project delivery. It offers hybrid or remote work options.

Applicants should have 5–10 years CAD experience, proficiency in MicroStation/Bentley tools, and a strong eye for standards and documentation.