Shop Drawings Technician (Engineering Technician III)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is hiring two Shop Drawings Technicians (Engineering Technician III) in Springfield, IL. The position reviews shop drawings of moderately complex bridges and traffic structures for compliance with contract plans and IDOT Standard Specifications, distributes approved shop drawings, maintains a computer database of shop drawing information and uses computer-aided drafting (CADD) to prepare base sheets for contract plans and Sign Structures Manual development. It is a full-time, salaried union position with an anticipated starting salary of $4,159 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Use CADD to develop moderately complex standard base sheets for contract plans and manuals
• Review shop drawings of moderately complex structures for compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Maintain and update a computer database of shop drawings submitted for review
• Process initial drawings, monitor their assignment for review and track workload, material quantities and IDOT hours
• Provide shop drawing review status and procedural information to fabricators, contractors, consultants and departmental personnel
• Perform microfilming of shop plans and follow departmental safety rules

Required profile

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum plus 30 months of engineering experience, or six years of engineering experience
• Preferred: knowledge of highway standards for traffic structures, fabrication codes and the fabrication process
• Preferred: strong knowledge of shop drawing standards and requirements
• Preferred: knowledge of civil engineering principles with an emphasis on structural engineering
• Preferred: strong oral and written communication skills and ability to build cooperative relationships with departmental staff
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is open to bilingual candidates

Required skills

• CADD (computer-aided drafting)
• Mathematical and print reading skills

What we offer

• Monday to Friday schedule, with 2 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs
• Flexible time and hybrid scheduling options
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave and deferred compensation programs
• 12 paid sick days, 10 paid vacation days in the first year and 3 paid personal days
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program