Senior CAD Designer

Gai-Consultants; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Generous paid time off and holidays

Floating holiday

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Sr. CAD Designer to join the Transportation and Infrastructure Unit in the Ohio River Valley sector. The role is based in Fishers, Indiana, focusing on challenging bridge and roadway projects and offering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The successful candidate will lead CAD tasks, supervise staff, and coordinate with engineers while leveraging AutoCad, Bentley, and ORD tools. A strong DOT background and 10+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in CAD design for transportation projects.
• Experience with Indiana DOT and/or Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia DOTs.
• Proficiency in AutoCad and Bentley software is required.
• ORD experience is a plus and helpful for bid and design work.
• Ability to perform calculations for structural geometry, reinforcing bars layout, and quantities.
• Capable of directing CAD staff and coordinating with junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tasks to successful completion within time, budget, and quality targets.
• Provide advisement on scopes, budgets, and schedules; ensure adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and other CAD designers across projects.
• Mentor and supervise CAD staff and junior engineers on design tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Task management

Structural geometry calculations

Junior CAD staff mentoring

Education

Associates or better in Drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCad

Bentley projects

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

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

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?

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

• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

#GAI

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Drafting or related field.

Experience

Required

10 years:

Experience working for Indiana DOT and/or Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia DOTs

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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