Civil 3D CAD Designer — Land Development & Permits

Cogent Talent Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

HSA

Job summary

Cogent Talent Solutions is seeking a CAD Designer for Civil Engineering and Surveying in Indianapolis. You will produce permit-ready civil drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, translating field data and design intent into precise plan sets in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong Civil 3D skills, sharp attention to detail, and experience handling multiple active drawings from concept to permit-ready delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Experience producing civil site plan sets from concept through permit-ready drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple active drawings simultaneously.

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

Site plan production

Reading engineering plans

Attention to detail

Multiple drawing management

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering Technology/Drafting

Tools

AutoLISP

Job description

Cogent Talent Solutions is seeking a CAD Designer for Civil Engineering and Surveying in Indianapolis. You will produce permit-ready civil drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, translating field data and design intent into precise plan sets in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong Civil 3D skills, sharp attention to detail, and experience handling multiple active drawings from concept to permit-ready delivery.