About the posting
“Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.”
Read the full posting on Woolpert's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $51,100 to $63,900 a year, a midpoint of $57,500.
The midpoint is higher than 7 percent of engineering (not software) postings in Chicago, IL that list pay.
Illinois has a pay transparency law: covered employers must include a pay range in a job posting. Which employers are covered depends on their size.
How long it has been open
Posted Aug 10, 2026, 74 days ago, and seen on Woolpert's careers page today.
At 74 days old, it is over the 72-day median.
Woolpert at a glance
Woolpert has 119 open postings that we can see, 12 in engineering (not software); 66 percent list pay.
The application
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Place and cost of living
On site in Chicago, IL; prices in IL run 0 percent below the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in Chicago, IL
48 engineering (not software) postings in Chicago, IL are open right now, from 18 employers.
Half of them have been open 72 days or less.
From Woolpert's posting
This is Woolpert's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on Woolpert's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.
As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Position Overview
Woolpert is hiring an CAD Engineering Technician to join our dynamic Site Civil Team .
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. #LI-SN1
What You Will Do as a CAD Engineering Technician at Woolpert
- Design and create site layout plans in alignment with client requirements and Woolpert standards.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop concept plans, grading plans, and site designs.
- Work with project management teams to identify impediments and develop/implement solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Perform site due diligence assessments and compile data and reports.
- Perform roadway pavement evaluations and compile reports.
- Perform occasional field work, frequent local travel, and overnight travel, as needed.
What You Will Bring
- Must have a n Associates degree or technical certification from a technical schoo l or four (4) years related experience.
- Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Valid Driver’s License – Clean driving record.
- Strong interest and working knowledge in hydrology and stormwater management.
- Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.
- Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
- Must have above average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Must be able to read, write and interpret reports, business correspondence and procedural documentation.
- Must be able to apply mathematical concepts of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations (fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions) and apply to practical situations.
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
- Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range
$51,100 — $63,900 USD
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.