Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a CADD Technician to assist with preparation of roadway plans.  The person will be assigned to work at Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District One Headquarters in Schaumburg. 

This position is accountable for using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment in the drafting of routine highway design plans and details, and for performing minor highway design work. This position also provides general CADD support to other bureaus and district CADD users. Understand and utilize various County and DOT standard details and apply to project drawings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop concept design drawings from general descriptions, design criteria, and standards.


• Copies sketches, layouts, and drawings prepared by others on to CAD.


• Progress designs through various stages of plan development under the direction of a Senior Designer and/or Engineer.


• Will learn proficiency in operation of computer-aided drafting and design input station.


• Operate and troubleshoot drawing printing and plotting equipment.


• Assignments of increasing difficulty will be submitted as proficiency is increased.


• Understand and follow IDOT and TranSystems standard CAD procedures for levels, line styles, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.


• Individual is flexible and may work with numerous project teams to help in project completion.


• Maintain neat and orderly work area that will allow access to project information to other team members.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Ability to read and interpret highway plans.


• Seeks opportunities to develop the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Basic understanding of Engineering and Architectural Scales.


• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.


• Task Management - Coordinates tasks; Communicates changes and progress to supervisor or Project Manager; Completes tasks on time and within budget.


• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.


• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities.


• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members


• Valid Drivers License.


• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Associate degree in related field.


• 4 years of experience using MicroStation and/ or Open Roads is preferred on highway projects.


• A driver’s license is required.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; AutoCAD or MicroStation; Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam required. 


• This position will require working at remote locations and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation.


• Strong oral and written communications

Featured Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.


• 401(k) company match


• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.


• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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