Civil 3D CAD Designer – Site & Land Development Expert

Cogent Analytics; Zionsville (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 Analytics seeks a CAD Designer specializing in Civil Engineering and Surveying to produce accurate, permit‑ready drawings for land development and site design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will collaborate directly with licensed engineers and surveyors to translate field data and calculations into production plan sets.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly proficient with Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple active drawings in a fast‑paced environment while adhering to CAD

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented and accurate drafting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Strong organizational habits to manage multiple active drawings.

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

Attention to detail

Multi-drawing management

Communication

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 seeks a CAD Designer specializing in Civil Engineering and Surveying to produce accurate, permit‑ready drawings for land development and site design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will collaborate directly with licensed engineers and surveyors to translate field data and calculations into production plan sets.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly proficient with Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple active drawings in a fast‑paced environment while adhering to CAD