CAD Designer - Civil 3D

Lever, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, production-ready drawings for land development, site design, and survey projects in collaboration with licensed engineers and surveyors. The role centers on translating field data and design intent into permit-ready plan sets using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple drawings in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and maintain CAD standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience.
• Experience producing civil site plan sets from concept through permit-ready drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering plan sets including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Incorporate survey field data into base drawings and existing-conditions plans.
• Draft plats, easements, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits.
• Apply and maintain CAD standards, templates, layering conventions, and LISP routines.
• Coordinate with engineers and surveyors to resolve design details and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Prepare permit submittal packages and address municipal redline comments.
• Manage drawing revisions and maintain organized project file structures.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and construction detail preparation.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAD drafting

Detail‑oriented

Project coordination

Tools

AutoLISP

Job description

CAD Designer – Civil Engineering & Surveying

Our client, a growing civil engineering and surveying team is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, production‑ready drawings for land development, site design, and survey projects. This role is highly collaborative, working directly with licensed engineers and surveyors to translate field data, design intent, and engineering calculations into complete, permit‑ready plan sets using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly proficient with Civil 3D, and comfortable managing multiple active drawings in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering plan sets including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Incorporate survey field data into base drawings and existing‑conditions plans
• Draft plats, easements, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits
• Apply and maintain CAD standards, templates, layering conventions, and LISP routines
• Coordinate with engineers and surveyors to resolve design details and ensure drawing accuracy
• Prepare permit submittal packages and address municipal redline comments
• Manage drawing revisions and maintain organized project file structures
• Assist with quantity take‑offs and construction detail preparation

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience
• Experience producing civil site plan sets from concept through permit‑ready drawings
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple active drawings simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with land development, subdivision, or site design projects
• Familiarity with AutoLISP routines and workflow automation