CAD Technician - Indianapolis

American Structurepoint•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

American Structurepoint, Inc. is hiring CAD Technicians for its Road group in Indianapolis, Indiana. This hybrid position allows employees to work from home one day per week after one year of service. The technician will support roadway, transportation, and infrastructure projects by preparing and updating drawings, layouts, and plan sets, assisting with construction documents, and coordinating design revisions with engineers and project teams. The role uses MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and other CAD platforms, and involves working with INDOT standards, procedures, and plan-preparation guidelines.

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 ensure 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 three-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.