Senior CAD Designer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior CAD Designer to work in the Transportation and Infrastructure Unit from our Fishers, Indiana office on challenging bridge and roadway projects.

The role involves collaborating with Junior Engineers and CAD staff and applying ORD, AutoCAD, and Bentley tools to create precise geometric layouts. You will lead technical work, coordinate tasks, and ensure adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while interfacing with multiple departments within the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in CAD design for transportation projects.
• Experience with Indiana DOT and/or Ohio/Kentucky/West Virginia DOTs.
• Associates of Drafting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tasks to completion within time, budget, and quality constraints.
• Coordinate with engineers and other CAD staff across projects.
• Provide advisement on scopes, budgets, and schedules to project leadership.

Skills

Task management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associates of Drafting

Tools

AutoCad

Bentley

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a talented Sr. CAD Designer to work within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit, in the Ohio River Valley sector. The successful candidate will work out of our Fishers, Indiana office and enjoy working on challenging bridge and roadway projects. The team-oriented environment will allow them to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment.

Requirements

• Experience working for Indiana DOT and/or Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia DOTs
• Experienced in AutoCad and Bentley projects required
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) a plus
• Can perform calculations for structural geometry, reinforcing bars layout, and quantities
• Capable of working with Junior Engineers and directing additional CAD Staff
• NBIS Inspection experience a plus

General Characteristics

• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments; serves as a Task Manager for small to midsize projects; serves as the technical specialist in the field of expertise; up to speed on industry standards and Company policies and procedures.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tasks to successful completion for time, budget, schedule, and quality.

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility

• Provides advisement on scopes, budgets, and schedules for work to be completed; works with other project leadership to complete the assigned tasks; maintains GAI's procedures and protocols.

Communication Skills

• Routinely works with various departments within the company and effectively communicates with engineers, managers, and other CAD designers.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you'll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Education

Associates of Drafting (required)

Experience

10 years: Experience working for Indiana DOT and/or Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia DOTs (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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