CAD Technician - Indianapolis
About The Position
American Structurepoint is hiring multiple CAD Technicians for its Road group in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position supports roadway, transportation, and infrastructure projects by preparing and updating drawings, layouts, plan sets, construction documents, exhibits, and design details. The CAD Technician works with engineers, senior technicians, and project teams to incorporate design input and revisions, maintain project files, and apply drafting standards and specifications. The role also supports 3-dimensional roadway design, modeling, data visualization, and building information modeling to aid plan development and coordination with contractors and inspectors. The position uses MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and other CAD platforms, and involves working with INDOT standards, procedures, and plan-preparation guidelines. This is a hybrid position that allows work from home one day per week after one year of service.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Computer Graphics Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field; alternatively, a technical diploma in one of these fields or a related field will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Operate CAD software to prepare and update drawings, layouts, and plan sets for roadway and transportation projects.
- Assist engineers and senior technicians in developing and assembling construction documents.
- Review sketches, notes, and design input to ensure drawings meet established standards and specifications.
- Maintain accurate file organization and documentation according to project and company standards.
- Perform redline revisions and quality checks under the direction of senior staff.
- Support preparation of exhibits, details, and design layouts for reports and presentations.
- Apply company drafting standards, templates, and procedures to promote consistency and efficiency.
- Coordinate with engineers and project teams to address design revisions and updates.
- Participate in internal team meetings and contribute process-improvement ideas.
- Assist with development of 3-dimensional design elements and roadway modeling.
- Use data visualization and building information modeling to provide additional data or smart lines in CAD drawings, supporting plan development and coordination with contractors and inspectors.
- Support transportation or infrastructure projects.
- Perform plotting, file management, and basic CAD customization.
Benefits
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
