Engineering Technician � Transportation

Clark Dietz, Inc; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Dietz, Inc., a leading engineering firm, seeks an Engineering Technician for its Transportation Team in Champaign, IL. This role involves creating technical drawings and collaborating on transportation projects, requiring a strong foundation in design technologies and effective communication skills. Join a committed team that values professional growth and offers competitive compensation, including various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Annual bonus

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Education & professional license reimbursement

401k & ESOP plans

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to read and understand design plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and plans.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Collaboration

Education

A.S. degree in Construction Technology

Tools

Open Roads Designer (ORD)

MicroStation/Geopak

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee-owned, ENR Top 500 Design Firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are a recognized leader in the fields of transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

At Clark Dietz, we are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion that fuels innovation and strengthens collaboration across our teams. We empower our skilled professionals to create sustainable solutions that enrich the communities where we live and work. Our dynamic workplace supports continuous learning and professional development through mentoring programs, Communities of Practice (CoPs), and active committee involvement—offering meaningful opportunities to connect, grow, and make a lasting impact.

We currently have an opportunity for an Engineering Technician to join our Transportation Team based in our Champaign, IL office. Responsibilities include creating technical drawings for transportation projects for a variety of state and local agencies in Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities:

Works under the direction of civil engineers to create drawings and models following the company’s design standards and utilizing the designated Open Roads Designer (ORD), MicroStation/Geopak, ArcGIS or other designated software.

Collaborates with engineers and designers to ensure accuracy and completeness of drawings

Prepares drawings for markup and comments

Assists with the preparation of technical reports, plans, specifications, and supporting documents.

Position Requirements:

A.S. degree in Construction Technology or equivalent experience and the ability to read and understand design plans and specifications is required.

Ability to create detailed designs using Open Roads Designer (ORD), MicroStation/Geopak, and ArcGIS

Ability to use MS Office tools (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with other employees to complete projects on-time and within budget.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites and work extended hours are required.

Compensation:

As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers a flexible work/life balance and an excellent compensation and benefits package including: Starting salary range: $55,762 - $77,584, annual bonus, comprehensive insurance benefits, education & professional license reimbursement, 401k & ESOP plans, and individual ownership opportunity. To learn more about our firm please visit www.clarkdietz.com