Civil CAD Drafter/Designer

About the role

The Civil CAD Technician will work closely with civil project engineers and project managers to produce high-quality construction drawings for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on production drafting role focused on creating detailed plan sets and design documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, supporting a dedicated design and drafting team that places a strong emphasis on CAD design and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D civil construction drawings for municipal water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects.
• Draft detailed plan sheets, profiles, and construction details using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Prepare clear report figures, design exhibits, and presentation graphics to support engineering deliverables.
• Aid in quantity take-offs and support cost estimation efforts by providing precise drafting and measurements.
• Support senior engineers with design activities, including layout development, revisions, and coordination of drawing sets.
• Coverage with project managers and engineers to ensure drawings align with project requirements, standards, and schedules.
• Occasionally perform fieldwork or site verification to collect measurements and confirm existing conditions for design accuracy.
• Incorporate drainage, grading, land development, site development, roadway, and water/wastewater design elements into construction plans.
• Maintain organized drawing files and documentation in accordance with company standards and project procedures.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative drafting environment by sharing knowledge, supporting team members, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with an assigned mentor to develop technical skills, expand industry knowledge, and grow professionally within the design team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience using Civil 3D in a professional setting.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for civil drafting and design.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, drafting, and designing civil construction plans.
• Hands-on experience with civil design and civil drawing production.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating and managing civil design models.
• Familiarity with drainage design and representation in construction drawings.
• Experience with grading design and preparation of grading plans.
• Background in land development and site development drafting.
• Exposure to water and wastewater projects, including water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience supporting roadway design through plan and profile drafting.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and detailed plan sets under the guidance of engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality drafting work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and other CAD professionals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting & Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Interest in developing niche expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs to expand CAD and modeling skills.
• Motivation to work within a stand-alone design and drafting team where CAD professionals lead and manage the design workflow.
• Openness to mentoring relationships and frequent performance feedback to support professional growth.

Skills

• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with municipal clients or on public-sector design projects.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and detailed plan sets under the guidance of engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality drafting work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and other CAD professionals.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $45.00/hr.

Schedule

The standard work schedule options include Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an average work week of approximately 44–45 hours.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based with a focus on production drafting, complemented by occasional field tasks for site visits and measurements. The environment emphasizes CAD design and modeling, offers structured mentorship, and provides regular performance evaluations along with opportunities for professional development in a growing, infrastructure-focused industry. The position involves working in the office the vast majority of the time, with occasional travel to project sites for verification and measurements. Dress expectations align with a professional office setting and appropriate attire for periodic field visits.

Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.