Senior CAD Designer - Bridges & Roadways Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. in Fishers, IN is seeking a Sr. CAD Designer to join our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit. You will work on bridge and roadway projects, lead CAD tasks, and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience with Indiana and/or Ohio DOTs, strong AutoCAD and Bentley skills, and familiarity with ORD. This role offers teamwork, growth opportunities, and a path to advanced project leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in CAD design for transportation projects.
• Experience with Indiana DOT and/or Ohio/Kentucky/WV DOTs preferred.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CAD tasks to on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Interpret project requirements and coordinate with Junior Engineers and CAD staff.
• Provide technical advisement on scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure NBIS-related considerations where applicable.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD

Bentley

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Structural geometry calculations

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication skills

NBIS Inspection

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley OpenRoads

ORD

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. in Fishers, IN is seeking a Sr. CAD Designer to join our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit. You will work on bridge and roadway projects, lead CAD tasks, and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience with Indiana and/or Ohio DOTs, strong AutoCAD and Bentley skills, and familiarity with ORD. This role offers teamwork, growth opportunities, and a path to advanced project leadership.