Civil 3D CAD Designer – Site & Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

HSA

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, production-ready drawings for land development, site design, and survey projects. You will collaborate directly with licensed engineers and surveyors, translating field data and design intent into 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 environment.

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.

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

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Proactive communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoLISP routines

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, production-ready drawings for land development, site design, and survey projects. You will collaborate directly with licensed engineers and surveyors, translating field data and design intent into 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 environment.