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CADD Specialist - Water Main Replacement Design

AECOM Chicago, IL Hybrid full-time

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Description

We are seeking a CADD Specialist II to work on the Water Main Replacement Design project for the City of Chicago's water distribution infrastructure. As a CADD Specialist, you will be responsible for drafting construction drawings and coordinating with design engineers from preliminary design to final approved drawings.

Responsibilities:

  • Create construction documents using MicroStation software
  • Generate detailed utility basemaps and proposed design drawings using quality metrics established by DWM
  • Work with design engineers to address issues during the development of proposed Water Main Replacement projects and Force Account task orders
  • Develop utility survey plans for the Water Main and Force Account team
  • Adhere to established DWM CADD standards and suggest refinements and changes as necessary
  • Standardize and update border and seed files
  • Create and update IDOT Traffic Control details and Water Main Installation details

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree with 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • Preferred qualifications include extensive use of Microsoft Teams, Autodesk design tools, Bluebeam, GIS, and experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or construction environment

Benefits: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Skills

Required

  • MicroStation
  • Autodesk design tools
  • Microsoft Teams
  • GIS
  • Bluebeam

Nice to have

  • Extensive use of Microsoft Teams
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or construction environment

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