CAD Designer - Civil 3D
On-site · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States or Zionsville, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Produce civil engineering plan sets for land development and site design using AutoCAD Civil 3D, translating field data and design intent into permit-ready drawings. Include grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout; incorporate survey field data; draft plats, easements, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits; apply CAD standards and templates; coordinate with engineers and surveyors to resolve design details; prepare permit submittal packages and address municipal redline comments; manage drawing revisions and project file organization; assist with quantity take-offs and construction detail preparation. Must-Have: 2+ years of AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience; experience producing civil site plan sets from concept through permit-ready drawings; ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions; strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active drawings. Preferred: experience with land development or site design projects; familiarity with AutoLISP routines and workflow automation; exposure to survey data processing (point files, surfaces, boundary drafting); experience with municipal submittal standards and permitting processes. Standout candidate qualities emphasize deep Civil 3D expertise, small-firm plan-set production exposure, and ability to produce clean, permit-ready drawings on the first pass.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on AutoCAD Civil 3D production experience
- Experience producing civil site plan sets from concept through permit-ready drawings
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and legal descriptions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple active drawings simultaneously
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