Civil CAD Designer: AutoCAD Civil 3D Site Design

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

HSA

Job summary

Our client in Indiana seeks a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, permit-ready civil drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will translate field data and design intent into plan sets under engineers and surveyors, with direct ownership of drawings from concept to permit.

The ideal candidate has Civil 3D proficiency, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple active drawings in a fast-paced environment, with a beneficial project-based incentive structure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience.
• Experience producing civil site plan sets 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.

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoLISP

Survey data processing

Job description

Our client in Indiana seeks a skilled CAD Designer to produce accurate, permit-ready civil drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will translate field data and design intent into plan sets under engineers and surveyors, with direct ownership of drawings from concept to permit.

The ideal candidate has Civil 3D proficiency, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple active drawings in a fast-paced environment, with a beneficial project-based incentive structure.