GAI Consultants Inc

Senior CAD Designer

GAI Consultants Inc • $80K — $95K *
Fishers, IN 46038In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of CAD design experience in transportation and infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with Indiana DOT and neighboring states' DOTs (Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia)
  • Proficiency in AutoCad and Bentley software required
  • Experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) preferred
  • Ability to perform structural calculations for geometry and reinforcement layout
  • Experience mentoring Junior Engineers and directing CAD staff
  • NBIS Inspection background is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage CAD tasks to ensure projects meet time, budget, and quality standards
  • Serve as a Task Manager for small to mid-sized projects
  • Act as a technical specialist in CAD design and project execution
  • Maintain communication with engineers, managers, and CAD team members
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and company protocols
  • Advise on project scopes, budgets, and schedules to project leadership
  • Coordinate and oversee task management and deadline adherence

Benefits

  • Market-based, competitive compensation
  • Performance-driven bonuses for recognition and development
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance and wellness resources
  • Generous paid time off with 7 paid holidays and additional floating holiday
  • Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for professional development
Full Job Description
Sr. CAD Designer to work within our Transportation and Infrastructure Unit, in the Ohio River Valley sector. The successful candidate will work out of our Fishers, Indiana office and enjoy working on challenging bridge and roadway projects. The team-oriented environment will allow them to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment.

Requirements:
  • Experience working for Indiana DOT and/or Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia DOTs
  • Experienced in AutoCad and Bentley projects required
  • Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) a plus
  • Can perform calculations for structural geometry, reinforcing bars layout, and quantities
  • Capable of working with Junior Engineers and directing additional CAD Staff
  • NBIS Inspection experience a plus

General Characteristics
  • Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments; serves as a Task Manager for small to midsize projects; serves as the technical specialist in the field of expertise; up to speed on industry standards and Company policies and procedures.

Minimum Years of Experience
  • 10+ Years of Experience

Certification/Licensure
  • Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage tasks to successful completion for time, budget, schedule, and quality.

Project and Task Management
  • Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility
  • Provides advisement on scopes, budgets, and schedules for work to be completed; works with other project leadership to complete their assigned tasks; maintains GAI's procedures and protocols.

Communication Skills
  • Routinely works with various departments within the company and effectively communicates with engineers, managers, and other CAD designers.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition
  • Market based, competitive compensation
  • Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 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

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About GAI Consultants Inc

GAI Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 employees in offices throughout the eastern United States. GAI provides local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
Learn more about GAI Consultants Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$150 million
* Ladders Estimates

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