Senior CAD Designer — Bridge & Roadway (AutoCAD/ORD)

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. 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.