Senior Transportation CADD Technician​/Designer

Cross Road Engineers, PC is looking to expand its team. We are seeking a Senior Transportation CADD Technician/Designer to utilize Autodesk design software to independently produce high‑quality engineering documents for transportation‑focused projects. This position is ideal for a candidate with proven experience in roadway, site, and civil infrastructure design who can contribute immediately to active projects and support developing CADD technicians.

• Produce advanced, detailed drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for transportation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Interpret and implement complex design markups, engineering calculations, and technical specifications with minimal supervision.
• Apply and ensure adherence to Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) standards, local municipality requirements, and project‑specific criteria.
• Prepare and update detailed plan sheets, profiles, models, cross sections, quantities, and specifications for roadway, bridge, site development, and utility projects.
• Review, improve, and standardize CADD templates, styles, and workflows to increase efficiency and quality across the design team.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to solve design challenges and provide technical insight during project development.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing CADD staff, offering training on Civil 3D best practices and project procedures.
• Manage personal workload effectively and provide accurate progress updates, proactively identifying potential schedule or production conflicts.
• Support quality control reviews and ensure all deliverables meet internal and external standards.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to continuous improvement of CADD production processes.

• High School diploma required; technical certification or associate degree in drafting/design or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with Autodesk Civil 3D (transportation or civil infrastructure project experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce plan sets for roadway, utility, or site projects in compliance with INDOT standards.
• Strong understanding of construction and engineering documents, including the ability to interpret plans, specifications, and survey data.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics, trigonometry, and geometry related to design calculations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and general office software.
• Ability to work 8 hours per day in an office setting.
• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week – with the availability to work additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Commitment to staying current with evolving CADD tools, design standards, and industry best practices.

Disclaimer
This job description indicates the knowledge, skills, abilities and essential and non‑essential job functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

EOE - Cross Road Engineers, PC is an EOE including disability/veteran.