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CAD Technician II - Water Main Replacement Design

Pay: $26 – $40 per hour
Location: Chicago, IL
Listed: 3 days ago

About the role

The CADD Technician II -Water Main Replacement Design is responsible for drafting construction drawings for the City of Chicago's water distribution infrastructure. The CADD Technician coordinates with design engineers from the preliminary design to the final approved drawings for the Water Main Replacement CIP Program. During this process, the CADD department conducts quality control reviews, project coordination, and drawing standardization to ensure that each proposed design adheres to the DWM CADD Standards.

General Duties

Create Construction Documents utilizing 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. Suggest refinements and changes as necessary to meet the intent of the program.
Standardize and update border and seed files.
Create and update IDOT Traffic Control details and Water Main Installation details.

Minimum Qualifications

HS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid Drivers License. Ability to pass MVR check.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess extensive and proven design experience using MicroStation.
Extensive and proven use of Microsoft Teams collaboration software sess extensive and proven design experience with MicroStation
Experience with Bluebeam a plus
Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
2+ years of professional experience, experience with utilities is a plus.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or construction environment
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent teamwork, coordination and collaboration skills.
Ability to respond proactively in a high-paced environment.
Willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes.
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines set by the program leadership team.
Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
AECOM is not offering sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Relocation not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About the Company

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.

Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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From AECOM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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