Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an exceptional CAD Technician to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois.

As a CAD Technician, you will have the opportunity to learn from and grow alongside industry-leading experts.

WJE solves some of the most interesting challenges in the built world, and our CAD Technician plays a key role in helping project teams deliver high-quality, accurate construction documents, efficiently and within budget, all while meeting the demands of a fast-paced work environment.

The CAD Technician works as a project team member and provides strong technical knowledge of MicroStation CAD drafting software. Direction and feedback are provided by engineers on the project team, and the CAD Technician completes moderately complex drafting assignments independently and provides support to lower-level technician staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares preliminary and final details and drawings derived from rough layouts, verbal instructions, field notes, and sketches that adhere to company and government drafting standards.
• Provides feedback to Project Manager regarding use of standard Department of Transportation details during the design process.
• Manages use of DOT specific plot styles, pen tables, fonts, and drawing borders

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree Computer-Aided Design or related field preferred
• Minimum of ten years of relevant work experience, preferably at a bridge design firm
• Advanced proficiency in MicroStation CAD software including 3-D renderings and animation
• AutoCAD experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently and to perform tasks after verbal and written instruction with little oversight or direction from the project manager
• Detail-oriented with effective written and verbal communication skills
• General PC skills with proficiency in MS Word/Excel

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write.
• Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment.
• The position requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation, as well as the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazard

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northbrook, IL 60062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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