Civil Cad Technician

About the role

The Civil CAD Technician interprets survey data and transforms it into accurate, high-quality civil engineering drawings and maps using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role supports survey and civil engineering projects, including site development, transportation, and water resources, and offers opportunities to grow into a long-term career in the survey industry.

Responsibilities

• Interpret raw survey data collected by field surveyors, including measurements, angles, elevation points, and other relevant information.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed drawings, maps, plans, and layouts for a variety of civil and survey projects.
• Draft topographic maps that clearly show the elevation and terrain of surveyed areas.
• Prepare boundary survey drawings that define property lines and legal boundaries.
• Produce ALTA survey drawings that provide detailed information about property boundaries and improvements.
• Develop subdivision layouts that plan the division of land into plots for development.
• Create as-built survey drawings that document the actual constructed conditions of projects.
• Accurately depict property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and other legal aspects in coordination with a licensed surveyor.
• Import survey data into clean point drawings and drawings with processed line work based on the desired type of drawing.
• Review and validate data files for errors in code descriptions and other issues that could affect the setup and accuracy of Civil 3D drawings.
• Collaborate closely with the survey team and other project stakeholders to ensure drawings meet project standards and client expectations.
• Support a variety of civil engineering disciplines through drafting, including site development, roadway and transportation, water resources, and stormwater projects.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional drafting experience in a civil engineering discipline such as site drafting and design, roadway and transportation, water resources, or survey-related work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with practical, hands-on experience using the software in a professional environment.
• Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to use Civil 3D tools for survey and civil drafting tasks.
• Experience creating civil and survey drawings, including maps, plans, and layouts.
• Ability to interpret and work with survey data, including measurements, angles, and elevation points.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing data files and setting up drawings in Civil 3D.
• Desire to learn the survey industry and develop a long-term career in survey drafting and civil CAD work.
• Effective collaboration skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a supportive, project-focused environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience using Civil 3D specifically for survey drafting and civil engineering projects.
• Survey drafting experience preparing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, exhibits, plats, or similar deliverables.
• Current or previous experience drafting at least one of the following: boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, exhibits, or plats.
• Background in land development drafting or related civil engineering design work.
• Familiarity with site development, stormwater, and storm drain design concepts.
• Interest in contributing to projects that positively impact local communities and regional infrastructure.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back and casual, with a collaborative survey team that enjoys working together and sharing knowledge. Standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to start between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and finish between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM; most team members work approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The role focuses on office-based drafting using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, supporting a project workload that makes a visible impact on the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

Schedule

Standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to start between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and finish between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Most team members work approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 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
• Once converted to a permanent employee, the position offers unlimited PTO, reflecting a culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Location

This is a fully onsite, Contract to Hire position based in Whitestown, IN.