Senior CAD Designer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Sr. CAD Designer to work within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit in the Ohio River Valley.

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. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of CAD design experience, strong AutoCAD and Bentley skills, and ORD

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CAD design experience for transportation projects.
• Experience with Indiana DOT and/or Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia DOTs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bentley; ORD is a plus.
• Ability to lead CAD staff and coordinate with junior engineers.
• NBIS inspection experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tasks to completion for time, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Provide advisement on scopes, budgets, and schedules; coordinates with project leadership.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and other CAD designers.

Skills

Task management

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring staff

Structural geometry calculations

NBIS inspection

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 their 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?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market‑based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

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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