Civil CAD Designer – Land Development & Permitting

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

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401k

HSA

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks a skilled CAD Designer in Indianapolis to produce precise, permit-ready civil drawings for land development and site design using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple drawings in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with engineers and surveyors to translate field data into production-ready plans.

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

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil site plans

Survey data interpretation

Drafting accuracy

Multi-draw management

Coordination with engineers

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Tech/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoLISP

Job description

Cogent Analytics seeks a skilled CAD Designer in Indianapolis to produce precise, permit-ready civil drawings for land development and site design using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Civil 3D, and capable of managing multiple drawings in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with engineers and surveyors to translate field data into production-ready plans.