Engineering CAD Technician

Spaceco is seeking a CAD Technician whose position is to provide computer-aided design support to the CAD Manager, Design Engineers, and other project team members.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for providing CAD support with the design team in preparing engineering/survey plan sets and creating reports
• Keeps supervisor informed of workload and any changes in project schedule
• Maintains organized work area and has responsibility to ensure drawings are plotted on schedule
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity
• Performs non-routine tasks from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision.
• Reviews all work for task completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to supervisor for review
• Understands and follows company standard CAD procedures for layering, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout. Suggest improvements to standard procedures
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis
• Demonstrated improvements in all areas of responsibilities as experience increases
• Potential for limited field work

What You Bring

Education: High School Graduate.

Experience: 0-3 years of CAD operation in a related engineering or surveying environment.

• Has completed some technical schooling or other course work in CAD software.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; performs algebraic and geometric calculations. Performs calculations using fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Why Join Spaceco?

Spaceco is the Midwest’s premier civil engineering, land surveying, and consulting firm, partnering with architects, developers, contractors, municipalities, and other industry leaders on transformative developments.

Founded in 1977, Spaceco has completed thousands of projects using a client-centered approach built on precision, clarity, and responsiveness.

With 80+ professionals across our offices in Illinois and Indiana, Spaceco delivers services in civil engineering, land surveying, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sustainability strategies, and construction observation.

When you join Spaceco, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to develop, survey, design, and engineering skills across diverse project types
• Collaboration with experienced engineers, surveyors, and technical staff
• Hands on project exposure including design, field work, and client interaction
• A culture centered on communication, problem solving, and dependable client service
• Overtime opportunities available for this position

Spaceco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all individuals and prohibit discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions—including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Individuals who need accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact us for assistance.