The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

The CAD Technician will be responsible for supporting the methods engineers and wider engineering and construction teams with AutoCAD and Revit drafting activities. The engineering team will focus on providing value for money through innovative design and an industry leading commitment to safety and sustainability through design.

PRINCIPAL/ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Within the construction engineering department, the CAD Technician specific areas of responsibility are the following: 

• Prepare 2D Drawings on AutoCAD and 3D models in Revit: construction sequences, site installation drawings, RC detailed drawings for temporary structures, steel working platforms, formworks, shoring, scaffolding
• Perform excavation drawings and extract cut/fill quantities
• Perform quantity take-offs, preparation of Bill Of Quantities 
• Control drawings of proprietary formwork systems received from external supplier and adapt or modify to suit site conditions 
• Adhere to project quality plan and procedures and provide document controller with the necessary information for upload on the Document Management System
• Maintain a shared library of blocks and external references with other team members
• Regular interaction with other team members from other departments (construction team, surveyors, designers) to understand the requirements and make appropriate CAD actions
• Provide the document controller with necessary information for the drawings register and ensure latest revisions of his drawings are available through the Electronic Document Management System

SALARY RANGE

• $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Degree in civil engineering
• 5+ years experience in similar role
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Revit softwares. Excellent proficiency in 2D drawings
• Strong knowledge of formwork and scaffolding systems
• Good understanding of construction methodologies and temporary works design, experience in structural construction works, in particular bridges
• Previous experience in a Contractor technical team on a large infrastructure projects
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others
• Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles/regulations
• Fluent in English with professional proficiency
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Sketchup
• 3D modelling
• Ability to work in multicultural environment