CADD Designer Job at Environmental Design International, Inc. in Chicago

The CADD Designer is responsible to use CAD equipment to provide design support to engineers and surveyors by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, sketches and diagrams. Make copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to database. Make decisions but refers most questions/problems to engineers or supervisor. Has a solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology. Possesses drafting aptitude with ability to complete mathematical calculations. Has familiarity with CAD equipment, complex design and redlines.

Requirements

• The primary duties of the CAD Designer/Technician, with occasional assistance from Project Engineers and Project Surveyors, is to produce drawings, layouts, details, sketches, site plans, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided design and drafting software on a variety of projects, which will include exposure to projects involving environmental, roadway, site development, municipal utility, and plats of survey.
• Requires ability to interpret construction documents and apply technical knowledge in interpreting the best solution for plan presentation. Will perform routine and complex CAD assignments requiring application of standardized drawing techniques and may perform geometry and develop terrain modeling.
• The position requires the candidate to have a dual expertise in Bentley MicroStation V8i with GeoPak implementing the Illinois Department of Transportation standard, and expertise in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D. Experience with Bentley Open Roads Designer, or ESRI ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro is a plus.
• The ability to produce plans for various disciplines is an important ability for the successful candidate. We are looking for a well-rounded individual with expertise in multiple disciplines. The need to be capable of crossing discipline lines is paramount to completing job assignments.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Associate degree in CAD or industry related field a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with civil design and survey drafting.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D Experience required.
• Bentley MicroStation V8i and GeoPak in IDOT Standard experience required.
• Bentley Open Roads Designer in IDOT Standard experience beneficial.
• Experience in multiple fields of civil engineering
• Working knowledge of alignments, surfaces, points and profiles.
• Possess good verbal, analytical, writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software Experience Required

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation V8i with Geopak SS4

Software Experience Beneficial

Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD)

ESRI ArcMap

Physical Demands

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. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit and rarely required to kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly subjected to noise levels in the work environment and is usually low. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Hours are somewhat flexible, and some late evenings may be required.