CAD Technician (Civil 3D)

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Freeport, IL

Description

Are you a skilled CAD Technician with a passion for creating designs using Civil 3D? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated CAD Technician to join our team.  
   What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Your days will be filled with interpreting and crafting CAD drawings, producing renderings and creating detailed drawings that leave a lasting impression. We’re not just a workplace – we’re a team. We offer a collaborative environment where CAD technicians, engineers, environmental scientists and others come together to share and grow professionally. 

Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Freeport, Illinois, office, with the opportunity for hybrid work for the right person who works close to one of our Fehr Graham locations. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, including injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.  
What you’ll do
As a CAD Technician, you will work with fellow technicians, engineers, environmental scientists and many more people. And you’ll develop leadership skills. You will also:  

• Interpret and create CAD drawings, renderings and detail drawings.
• Prepare calculations and summary sheets.
• Manipulate data under established procedures.
• Support the engineering and environmental functions of the firm.
• Develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

What it takes
An associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Architecture Technology, or CAD drafting from a technical college or institution is preferred but not required. We are looking for someone with three or more years of experience in Civil 3D. You should also:  

• Speak and write well.  
• Have strong analytical.
• and organizational skills.  
• Be a team player. 

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.  

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture, and projects on our website. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.