Sr. CADD Technician

GFT is seeking a Sr. CADD Technician to join our Practice or CBG Team in either Chicago or Schaumburg, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either office location.

GFT’s Transportation team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. CADD Technician who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. GFT is working towards model centric design requiring the Sr. CADD Technician role to possess BIM expertise to advance data driven/model-centric visualization and digital delivery.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Operates computer-aided design (Microstation) system and peripheral equipment.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget and staffing.
• Strong understanding of bridge components, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Provide technical drafting and design support for structural bridge projects in compliance with appropriate standards.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings and construction documents for structural designs including retaining walls, culverts, and bridges.
• Collaborates closely with structural engineers to translate engineering calculations and specifications into construction documents.
• Develops details, geometry, elevations, reinforcement detailing, quantity take offs, etc.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams including roadway, drainage, survey and geotechnical.
• Participates in QA/QC processes and resolving redlines to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team and assess, manage and delegate work tasks to complete project on schedule and underbudget.
• Analyze incoming material and develop drafting methods for most efficient production.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as resource for CADD related questions.
• Confers with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and ensures plan updates are completed accurately.
• Maintains Quality control and assurance CADD documents per company or client requirements.
• Act as BIM manager role for various projects, and assist and maintain the BIM Execution Plan.
• Calculates figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production processes.
• Works from sketches, notes, and other input material to produce computer generated graphs, charts, overlays, and completed drawings.
• Evaluate and support the provisioning of new software product releases, software licensing, and maintenance updates.
• Follows company standard Microstation procedures for layering and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout. Suggest improvements to standard procedures.

• Associate's Degree or two-year degree is required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional CADD experience
• Experience managing workspaces for Tollway and IDOT project.
• Experience in IDOT/Tollway bridge plan production and Freight RR experience.
• Experience managing ProjectWise datasources and workspace integration.
• Proficient with OpenBridge Designer Experience.
• Preferred to have Open Roads Designer experience.
• Experience with developing exhibits and renderings using ConceptStation

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Chicago, IL or Schaumburg, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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