Civil 3D CAD Designer – Site & Land Development

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401k

HSA

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, permit‑ready civil engineering and surveying drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will translate field data and design intent into complete plan sets and collaborate closely with licensed engineers and surveyors.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Civil 3D production experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple active drawings in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Experience drafting land development or site design plans is a plus.

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 and templates.
• Coordinate with engineers and surveyors to resolve design details.
• Prepare permit submittal packages and address comments.
• Manage drawing revisions and project file organization.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and construction detail preparation.

Skills

Civil 3D production

Multi-drawing management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

LISP routines

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, permit‑ready civil engineering and surveying drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will translate field data and design intent into complete plan sets and collaborate closely with licensed engineers and surveyors.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Civil 3D production experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple active drawings in a fast‑paced environment.