Assistant CAD Manager

- Independently creates and manages CAD designs and production drawings while actively contributing to the technical design of diverse projects across multiple disciplines.

- Supports leadership in driving innovation, process efficiencies, training, and quality assurance initiatives across the CAD team.

- Assists in identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes to support efficient, high-quality CAD deliverables.

- Contributes to continuous improvement of technical skills for self and team through ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.

- Supports analysis of weekly/monthly utilization to help balance workload and workflow across CAD teams.

- Assists in coordinating between CAD technicians and other departments to help meet deliverable expectations and timelines.

- Helps ensure documents align with Quality Management guidelines, including maintaining and communicating updates to QA/QC checklists.

- Works across multiple disciplines to support project needs and team collaboration.

- Provides day-to-day guidance and mentorship to CAD staff, supporting development and growth.

- Provides CAD training and support to employees across all experience levels and departments, including interns.

- High School diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education preferred

- 5 years of relevant CAD experience (MicroStation and OpenRoads Design strongly preferred)

- Strong understanding of CAD standards, workflows, and project coordination

- Experience advancing technical design and CAD drafting for a wide range of civil engineering projects, with increasing levels of complexity

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

Not Sure You're a Perfect Match?

- That's okay. If you're someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting others, and bringing consistency to technical work, we encourage you to apply.

- Bring your initiative and technical experience. We'll provide the support, mentorship, and opportunities to continue growing your career.

Why Join CBBEL?

CBBEL is a full-service civil engineering firm with more than 250 professionals committed to delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges. One out of every three team members has been with us for more than 20 years, demonstrating how our values create a place where people want to grow.

Our team serves as Municipal Engineer for 26 communities and supports hundreds of public and private sector clients with planning, design, and construction services. We boast a highly talented, experienced and educated team and are proud of our successful, long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients throughout Chicagoland.

When you join us, you'll find:

- Clear growth opportunities in civil design technical development, project management, or specialized areas like Construction, Environmental, or Water Resources

- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary bonuses

- A team that values your input, supports your goals, and celebrates shared success

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CBBEL to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran's status, veteran's disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military.

CBBEL intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs and recalls, as well as all CBBEL sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@cbbel.com.