Technical Graphics Technician

GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL INC; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks a Technical Graphics Technician in the Chicago/Oak Brook area to create figures with CAD and ESRI software. You will generate georeferenced files, support plan set development, and ensure deliverables meet internal and client standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CAD/ESRI environments, strong communication, and the ability to work in a team with engineers and geologists. Some evenings/weekends may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Engineering Design or Technical/Vocational certification.
• 5+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ESRI software.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Professional attitude and self-motivation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction, work independently or in a team.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and some evenings/weekends as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; IDOT standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing complete plan set from marked-up plans and verbal instructions within a project team.
• Providing support in volume calculations, contour plans, cross sections and subsurface profiles and site grading.
• Preparing detailed and accurate documentation and data analysis.
• Performing technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Map

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ESRI software

Education

Associates degree or higher in Engineering Design or Technical/Vocational certification

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Map

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ESRI

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking a Technical Graphics Technician to support our engineering practice in Chicago and Oak Brook, Illinois. This position is within our engineering design teams, which are involved in a variety of private and public sector projects. Project deliverables require use of CAD and ESRI software to create figures depicting sample locations, soil classifications, groundwater potentiometric surface, wetland boundaries, and other features. Features used on the figures may be Client-provided or from GZA’s field data collection maps and require the candidate to export of georeferenced files for Client or other end user. Deliverables are required to meet GZA internal standards as well as IDOT or other Client-identified requirements. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated individual who possesses the ability to multi-task, work with a team of diverse engineers, geologists, biologists, and technicians, adhere to project deadlines, and demonstrates a good work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing complete plan set from marked-up plans and/or verbal instructions within a project team.
• Providing support in the form of volume calculations, contour plans, cross sections and subsurface profiles and site grading.
• Preparing detailed and accurate documentation and data analysis.
• Performing technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in Engineering Design or Technical/Vocational certification.
• 5+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ESRI software.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Professional attitude and self-motivation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction, work independently or in a team.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong academic record.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with IDOT standards is a plus.

The base salary for this position may range between $60,000.00 to $72,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA:

• Professional development and enrichment.
• Exciting work environment, including opportunity to work remotely.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

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