Project CAD Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce design plans for transportation projects, including bridges and roadways
• Perform calculations related to structural geometry, reinforcing bar layouts, and quantity takeoffs
• Lead and manage CAD tasks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide guidance and direction to junior engineers and CAD staff
• Ensure adherence to company standards, procedures, and applicable DOT requirements

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indiana DOT and/or DOT agencies in Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bentley software required
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) preferred
• NBIS bridge inspection experience is a plus
• Strong technical and organizational skills with attention to detail

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant CAD/design experience

Core Competencies

• Ability to interpret, organize, and coordinate design assignments independently
• Serves as a task manager for small to mid-sized projects
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and company procedures
• Strong problem-solving and technical expertise within area of specialization

Project & Team Leadership

• Manage assigned tasks, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Support project leadership with scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling input
• Mentor and assist team members to maintain productivity and quality standards

Communication & Collaboration

• Effectively communicate with engineers, project managers, and CAD designers across teams
• Collaborate across departments to ensure coordinated project delivery

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

General Characteristics

• Advanced level of skills
• Strives to become proficient in aspects of the software
• Seeks to advance his or her knowledge of project design development
• Stays current on software updates and advises based on technical changes
• Promotes and instructs others on advanced techniques and new methods

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience

Technical Responsibilities

• Performs and guides others on deliverables with focus on adherence to CAD standards, software utilization and data management procedures; and ability to independently perform analyses
• Maintains an overall ‘Big Picture’ approach to the ongoing development, maintenance and adherence to CAD Standards and data management procedures and makes recommendations to supervisors

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope
• Focuses a significant effort to mentoring lower-level CAD Operators
• Provides solutions to unique problems. cites insufficiencies and supplies recommendations
• Given general instructions and works independently with minimal supervision
• Receives general review of project work

Management Responsibility

• Focuses a significant effort to mentoring lower-level CAD Operators
• Provides solutions to unique problems. cites insufficiencies and supplies recommendations
• Given general instructions and works independently with minimal supervision
• Receives general review of project work

Why GAI?

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Comprehensive, personalized benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Meaningful Work–Life Balance
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Comprehensive, personalized benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Meaningful Work–Life Balance
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications