Designer, Civil Structures

Ramboll; Chennai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your development

Leaders you can count on

Be valued for the unique person you is

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a CAD Designer – Bridges to join our domestic transportation team with offices in Gurgaon and Mumbai. You will produce and modify 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD from sketches or design briefs, and assist senior staff by developing drawing sets.

The role requires a Diploma/Certificate in Drafting or Civil Engineering and 0–3 years’ CAD experience, with strong AutoCAD skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Ramboll offers development and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Certificate in Drafting, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of working experience in CAD drafting using AutoCAD.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD: layers, blocks, x-refs, model space/paper space, dimensioning, annotation, plotting.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify 2D/3D drawings in AutoCAD as per sketches or briefs.
• Assist senior CAD staff by developing drawing sets from rough sketches or measurements.
• Maintain drawing standards and file/version control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Education

Diploma / Certificate in Drafting

Civil Engineering background

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

Ramboll is a leading transportation infrastructure consultancy committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. With a focus on excellence and a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join us as the CAD Designer – Bridges for our domestic transportation business at Gurguram and Mumbai Office.

As the CAD Designer – Bridges, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our transportation infrastructure projects. As a key member of our engineering team, you will contribute to the delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities will be:

Produce and modify 2D/3D technical drawings (plans, sections, elevations, details) in AutoCAD as per given sketches or design briefs.

Assist senior CAD staff / engineers by developing drawing sets from rough sketches, markups, or field measurements.

Maintain drawing standards, layers, blocks, x-refs, viewports, layout/printer settings etc., as per company/project standards.

Prepare and manage CAD files, ensuring proper naming, filing/version control, archiving.

Convert drawings between formats (e.g. DWG, DXF, PDF) and ensure compatibility.

Take part in basic 3D modeling tasks, if necessary.

Incorporate feedback, revisions, redlines from reviewers into drawings.

Assist in preparing drawings for tender / construction / fabrication / shop drawings (as applicable).

Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to clarify drawing requirements and resolve inconsistencies.

Ensure drawings comply with relevant standards / codes / quality & documentation protocols.

Learn and apply best practices; keep up-to-date with AutoCAD features, efficiency techniques..

Qualifications

Diploma / Certificate in Drafting, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

0-3 years of working experience in CAD drafting using AutoCAD.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD: understanding of layers, blocks, x-refs, model space / paper space, dimensioning, annotation, layout & plotting.

Basic understanding of technical / engineering drawings, reading blueprints, interpreting sketches.

Good attention to detail; accuracy in drawing output.

Basic familiarity with file management and version control.

Good communication skills, ability to follow instructions and collaborate.

Able to meet deadlines and handle assigned tasks reliably.

Ramboll is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Additional Information

Welcome to our Transport division

Ramboll is a global transportation consultancy, and we work on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We are close to 3,000 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical, sustainable, and economic solutions for national transport authorities, private contractors, and municipalities alike.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.