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CAD Technician

CBBEL Career
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations. Our surveyors work closely with CBBEL's engineers, planners, and environmental professionals to ensure field data is collected, processed, and applied efficiently. This coordination helps identify constraints early, reduce risk, and support informed decision-making across disciplines. By integrating surveying services directly into project teams, CBBEL helps projects move forward with confidence and clarity.

At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do:
Integrity – We follow through on our promises.
Excellence – We're always learning, growing, and raising the bar.
Fellowship – We support each other like a true team.
Resilience – We stay steady even when challenges arise.
Collaboration – We bring our best when we work together.

Sound like your kind of environment? Let's dive into the details.

What You'll Do

  • Responsible for drafting field survey data into existing condition surveys.
  • Work efficiently, multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Perform work in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintain company CAD standards throughout the projects.
  • Other assignments as needed.

What You Bring

  • High School diploma or Associates degree.
  • Minimum one year of relevant experience (can also be a combination of academic and practical knowledge).
  • Proficient in MicroStation or AutoCAD.
  • Self-starting, requiring minimal supervision once trained.

Not Sure You're a Perfect Match?

  • That's okay. If you're tech-savvy, have great attention to detail and accuracy in drawings, are a problem solver, and have strong communication skills we encourage you to apply.
  • Bring your initiative and technical expertise. We'll bring mentorship, flexibility, and opportunities to help you grow.

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

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