Civil 3D CAD Designer - Permit-Ready Site Plans

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

HSA

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Indianapolis is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, production-ready drawings for land development, site design, and surveying projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will work directly with licensed engineers and surveyors to translate field data and calculations into permit-ready plan sets.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple drawings in a fast-paced setting in the Indianapolis area.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to 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

Job description

Cogent Analytics in Indianapolis is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, production-ready drawings for land development, site design, and surveying projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will work directly with licensed engineers and surveyors to translate field data and calculations into permit-ready plan sets.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple drawings in a fast-paced setting in the Indianapolis area.