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 mark‑ups, 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.

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.