CAD Technician - Construction

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities across the nation. As a multidisciplinary firm, DLZ provides engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition and materials testing. DLZ is consistently ranked one of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 150 U.S. Design Firms and a previous ENR Midwest Design Firm of the Year. Our growth is a testament to the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our mission is to build on our reputation for excellence by becoming the preferred architectural, engineering, and environmental firm. We focus on meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and are known for our competence, integrity, and contributions to the people and communities we service and in which we live.

DLZ Corporation has a CAD Technician - Construction opportunity in Burns Harbor, IN and Joliet, IL. This position will work primarily in the office with DLZ Surveyors and Project Managers during various phases of construction and survey to prepare drawings of data collected by field staff.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.
  
  

NOTE: This position will work primarily in the office preparing drawings of data collected by field staff.

Benefits

At DLZ, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401(k) - Regular and Roth
• Paid Parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long- Term disability
• Innovative wellness program with wellness reimbursement
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

At DLZ we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. DLZ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; employment decisions are based on business needs, merit, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. True innovation and success come from respecting, empowering, and leveraging the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of everyone.