Civil Cad Technician

This Civil CAD Technician role supports a dedicated civil site development team, producing detailed drawings and models for industrial, commercial, automotive, aluminum, and general site development projects across Indiana. You will work closely with civil engineers and architects, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D to translate design concepts into accurate, constructible plans. This position offers a strong platform for long-term growth in the civil engineering industry within a stable, well-established consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D civil site drawings for grading, drainage, utilities, parking lots, access roads, and industrial site layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Build Civil 3D models, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, and grading models to support engineering design and analysis.
• Prepare complete construction plan sets, including site layout plans, grading and drainage plans, utility plans, erosion control sheets, and detailed sections and cross-sections.
• Interpret and process topographic survey data, boundary surveys, and ALTA/NSPS surveys to develop accurate base maps and design-ready drawings.
• Revise and update drawings based on engineer redlines, client feedback, and field adjustments, ensuring all changes are clearly documented.
• Maintain CAD standards, including layer management, file organization, and adherence to local, state, and industry drafting standards and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with civil engineers, architects, and project managers to translate design concepts into precise technical drawings and models.
• Perform occasional field verification visits to project sites to gather data, confirm existing conditions, and support accurate design work.
• Assist with basic quantity calculations, including material takeoffs, cut and fill estimates, and other supporting calculations for design and construction.
• Support multiple projects across industrial, commercial, automotive, and aluminum sectors, helping to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

• At least 2 years of professional experience utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil site development projects.
• Professional experience working at a civil engineering firm or on civil engineering projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for drafting, modeling, and plan production.
• Ability to produce civil drawings for land development and site development, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• Experience working with survey data to create civil base maps and design drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and maintain CAD and drafting standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups and redlines and accurately update drawings.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with engineers, architects, and project managers.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple drawings, files, and project deadlines in a consulting environment.

• Ability to perform basic design calculations is a plus, though not required for this role.
• Exposure to underground wet utility design is beneficial.
• Desire to grow and develop within the civil engineering industry, including expanding technical CAD and project support skills.
• Interest in working on a variety of projects across automotive, aluminum, industrial, and commercial sectors.
• Willingness to perform occasional field visits for verification and data collection.
• Openness to educational opportunities and cross-disciplinary exposure within architecture, engineering, and surveying.

The role is based in a typical engineering consulting firm environment with individual cubicles and a generally quiet, focused atmosphere. The workplace is described as clean, casual, and friendly, with knowledgeable coworkers and a strong team-oriented culture. The company offers a stable and reliable workload with long-term clients, contributing to job security and consistent project flow. Management is supportive, fair, and recognizes hard work and initiative, including opportunities for raises and professional growth. Worklife balance is valued, with predictable hours and respect for personal time. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling options (such as earlier start times) and core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You will primarily use AutoCAD and Civil 3D in a modern office setting, collaborating with civil engineers, architects, and project managers on diverse civil site development projects.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Evansville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,

Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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