Senior Cadd Operator Engineering Tech Iii

SENIOR CADD OPERATOR – (ENGINEERING TECH III)

Recruitment began on January 6, 2026

and the job listing Expires on January 16, 2026

Job Requisition : 52546 IPR#25-00686
Closing Date: 01/15/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly;
Full Range: $4,159 – $7,187 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Position Overview

This position accountable for assisting in the drafting and designing of complex highway plans using sophisticated state of the art computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment, for identifying and resolving CADD system problems, and for conducting training and support for the CADD design system.

Essential Functions

• Aids designers in producing timely, correctly drafted highway plans, including identifying and recommending workarounds to encountered issues with computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software and hardware.
• Maintains district standards and a variety of district use maps, creates exhibits and other special projects as requested from bureaus.
• Assists the CADD Supervisor in the development and presentation of the district training program.
• Assists the CADD Supervisor with project set-up. Accurately processes, merges, and manipulates Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) models for use in projects.
• Processes, converts and transfers CADD data throughout the Bureaus of Program Development, Project Implementation and Operations as needed.
• Assists the CADD Supervisor with preparing data for consultants and reviewing consultant submittals.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty months of engineering experience; OR six years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design of public works.
• Working knowledge of CADD software (Open Roads Designer, Power GEOPAK).
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes.
• Experience with presenting training to users.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Working knowledge of GIS.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional travel within the district and outside the district, which could include overnight stays.
• Occasional overtime outside normal work shift hours and weekends.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within…