Technical Graphics Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking a Technical Graphics Technician to support our engineering practice in Chicago and Oak Brook, Illinois. This position is within our engineering design teams, which are involved in a variety of private and public sector projects. Project deliverables require use of CAD and ESRI software to create figures depicting sample locations, soil classifications, groundwater potentiometric surface, wetland boundaries, and other features. Features used on the figures may be Client-provided or from GZA’s field data collection maps and require the candidate to export of georeferenced files for Client or other end user. Deliverables are required to meet GZA internal standards as well as IDOT or other Client-identified requirements. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated individual who possesses the ability to multi-task, work with a team of diverse engineers, geologists, biologists, and technicians, adhere to project deadlines, and demonstrates a good work ethic.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing complete plan set from marked-up plans and/or verbal instructions within a project team.
- Providing support in the form of volume calculations, contour plans, cross sections and subsurface profiles and site grading.
- Preparing detailed and accurate documentation and data analysis.
- Performing technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree or higher in Engineering Design or Technical/Vocational certification.
- 5+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ESRI software.
- Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Professional attitude and self-motivation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow direction, work independently or in a team.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday and availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem solving and organizational skills.
- Strong academic record.
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with IDOT standards is a plus.
The base salary for this position may range between $60,000.00 to $72,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.
About GZA:
- Professional development and enrichment.
- Exciting work environment, including opportunity to work remotely.
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan.
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings