Cad Technician

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an exceptional CAD Technician to join our team in Architecture team located at our headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

WJE solves some of the most interesting challenges in the built world, and our CAD Technician plays a key role in helping project teams deliver high quality, accurate construction documents, efficiently and within budget, all while meeting the demands of a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality, accurate construction documents for the repair and rehabilitation of various building and infrastructure systems, including structural, facades and cladding, and roofing and waterproofing systems
• Develop preliminary and final drawings using the information derived from existing construction documents, backgrounds and/or rough layouts, and with assistance from the project team through field notes, sketches, or verbal instructions
• Provide input and assist with updating and maintaining local and company-wide CAD standards and detail library
• Travel to project work sites on occasion to provide CAD support in the field, including data retrieval and verification
• Maintain high levels of efficiency and productivity to consistently deliver project on schedule and within budget

Requirements:

• Six plus years of relevant work experience and CAD expertise, with demonstrated proficiency using Autodesk’s AutoCAD Architecture software required
• Associate's degree in construction technology, drafting technology, or computer-aided design and drafting (Certification with equivalent experience will be considered in place of a degree.)
• Ability to use progressive design software such as Autodesk Revit Architecture and Google SketchUp is preferred, with the desire and willingness to achieve proficiency
• Current knowledge of industry design and drafting standards
• Knowledgeable/Skilled with ancillary software such as Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Bluebeam
• Self-starter, driven with the enthusiasm for producing high quality, accurate drawings efficiently, and within budget
• Energy and Enthusiasm: Consistently maintains high levels of activity and productivity; Candidate must be able to sustain extended working hours when necessary, or perform actions beyond their normal responsibilities, while maintaining effectiveness and positive attitude in a team structure
• Candidate must be able to sustain extended working hours when necessary, or perform actions beyond their normal responsibilities, while maintaining effectiveness and positive attitude in a team structure
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and detail-oriented to ensure the production of a quality final work product
• Communication: Maintain effective communication during project development with project team and clients
• Assumes Responsibility: Must be able to accept constructive criticism of work product, and correct problems proactively

Physical Requirements:

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.

• This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write.
• Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment.
• Position requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation, as well as the ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazard

Annual starting base salary (gross): $47,700 - $83,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found here.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)