Civil Cad Technician

Actalent; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Whitestown, IN seeks a Civil CAD Technician to interpret survey data and render detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for site development, transportation, and water resources projects.

The role supports a collaborative survey team, offers standard hours with some flexibility, and is a contract-to-hire position. It provides a path to a long-term career in survey drafting and civil CAD work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional drafting experience in civil engineering (site drafting, roadway/transportation, water resources, or survey-related work).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with hands-on professional experience.
• Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey and civil drafting tasks.
• Experience creating civil and survey drawings (maps, plans, layouts).
• Ability to interpret survey data (measurements, angles, elevations).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing data files and setup in Civil 3D.
• Desire to learn the survey industry and pursue a long-term career in survey drafting and civil CAD work.
• Effective collaboration skills in a team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret raw survey data from field surveyors (measurements, angles, elevations).
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create drawings, maps, plans, and layouts for civil projects.
• Draft topographic maps showing elevation and terrain.
• Prepare boundary survey drawings defining property lines and boundaries.
• Produce ALTA survey drawings with detailed boundary information.
• Develop subdivision layouts for land development.
• Create as-built survey drawings documenting actual constructed conditions.
• Depict property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way with licensed surveyor coordination.
• Import survey data into clean point drawings and processed line work.
• Review data files for errors that could affect Civil 3D drawings.
• Collaborate with survey team and project stakeholders to meet standards.
• Support various civil disciplines (site development, roadway, water resources, stormwater).

Skills

Drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Survey drafting

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Civil CAD Technician

Job Description

The Civil CAD Technician interprets survey data and transforms it into accurate, high-quality civil engineering drawings and maps using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role supports survey and civil engineering projects, including site development, transportation, and water resources, and offers opportunities to grow into a long-term career in the survey industry.

Responsibilities

• Interpret raw survey data collected by field surveyors, including measurements, angles, elevation points, and other relevant information.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed drawings, maps, plans, and layouts for a variety of civil and survey projects.
• Draft topographic maps that clearly show the elevation and terrain of surveyed areas.
• Prepare boundary survey drawings that define property lines and legal boundaries.
• Produce ALTA survey drawings that provide detailed information about property boundaries and improvements.
• Develop subdivision layouts that plan the division of land into plots for development.
• Create as-built survey drawings that document the actual constructed conditions of projects.
• Accurately depict property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and other legal aspects in coordination with a licensed surveyor.
• Import survey data into clean point drawings and drawings with processed line work based on the desired type of drawing.
• Review and validate data files for errors in code descriptions and other issues that could affect the setup and accuracy of Civil 3D drawings.
• Collaborate closely with the survey team and other project stakeholders to ensure drawings meet project standards and client expectations.
• Support a variety of civil engineering disciplines through drafting, including site development, roadway and transportation, water resources, and stormwater projects.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of professional drafting experience in a civil engineering discipline such as site drafting and design, roadway and transportation, water resources, or survey-related work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with practical, hands-on experience using the software in a professional environment.
• Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to use Civil 3D tools for survey and civil drafting tasks.
• Experience creating civil and survey drawings, including maps, plans, and layouts.
• Ability to interpret and work with survey data, including measurements, angles, and elevation points.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing data files and setting up drawings in Civil 3D.
• Desire to learn the survey industry and develop a long-term career in survey drafting and civil CAD work.
• Effective collaboration skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a supportive, project-focused environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Civil 3D specifically for survey drafting and civil engineering projects.
• Survey drafting experience preparing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, exhibits, plats, or similar deliverables.
• Current or previous experience drafting at least one of the following: boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, exhibits, or plats.
• Background in land development drafting or related civil engineering design work.
• Familiarity with site development, stormwater, and storm drain design concepts.
• Interest in contributing to projects that positively impact local communities and regional infrastructure.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back and casual, with a collaborative survey team that enjoys working together and sharing knowledge. Standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to start between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and finish between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM; most team members work approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The role focuses on office-based drafting using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, supporting a project workload that makes a visible impact on the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. Once converted to a permanent employee, the position offers unlimited PTO, reflecting a culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitestown, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitestown, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitestown,IN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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