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Civil CAD Technician

Actalent
Indianapolis, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Civil CAD Technician

Interested in this role? Apply directly today to Chaney Cornell at chcornell@actalentservices. com for immediate consideration

**interviews being conducted this week**

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Survey CAD Technician to collaborate with a Licensed Surveyor and field crew members. This role is instrumental in drafting and laying out survey projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with a focus on both private and public sector projects. The position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to land surveying and engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret raw survey data collected by field surveyors, including measurements, angles, and elevation points.
  • Create detailed drawings, maps, plans, and layouts using AutoCAD Civil 3D, such as topographic maps, boundary surveys, and subdivision layouts.
  • Accurately depict property boundaries, easements, right-of-ways, with the assistance of a Licensed Surveyor.
  • Conduct quality assurance by reviewing data files for errors in code descriptions.
  • Import survey data into clean point drawings and drawings with processed line work.

Essential Skills

  • 2 years of professional experience drafting in a Civil Engineering discipline.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD with some exposure to Civil 3D.
  • Desire to learn the survey industry and grow within the field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Civil 3D.
  • Survey drafting experience, particularly with boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys.
  • Experience with Carlson or MicroStation is a plus.

Work Environment

Enjoy a laid-back and casual work environment with a collaborative survey team. The standard work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, but there is flexibility to start as early as 7 AM or as late as 9 AM and end as early as 3 PM or as late as 6 PM. Most team members work from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Benefit from a flexible work schedule, unlimited PTO once a permanent employee, and the opportunity to grow into roles such as SIT, Lead Tech, or Project Manager.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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