at DLZ Corporation in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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. In 2016, DLZ was named Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest. In addition, DLZ is consistently ranked as one of ENR's Top 150 U.S. Design Firms. 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.
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.
At DLZ we offer an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) with an Employee Stock Ownership Program. We also offer an innovative wellness program including gym reimbursement!
DLZ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We recognize the importance in employing a diverse workforce and achieve this by making employment decisions based on business needs, merit, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. True innovation and success can only be achieved by respecting, empowering, and leveraging the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of each person as an individual. #LI-DM1
DLZ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. DLZ fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
