CAD Engineer - Highway & Rail

Join Us:

Get Closer to the Work That Keeps Communities Moving as a CAD Engineer

Ready to get closer to the transportation design work you want to do? At CHA, you’ll have the opportunity to put your CAD expertise to work on highway and rail projects that help connect communities, while collaborating with experienced designers, engineers, and project managers who can help you broaden your technical knowledge.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a CAD Engineer to join our Highway & Rail team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you’ll take ownership of routine design drawings and construction documents, contribute to field assignments and as-built documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver accurate, coordinated work.

What You'll Do:

• Independently produce and revise routine engineering drawings and sketches using established technical standards for highway and rail design work
• Prepare construction documents using discipline-based design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
• Review routine contract documents and drawings for errors, coordinating with senior or principal designers when evaluating more complex materials
• Collaborate with senior designers, engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to meet project, client, and contractual requirements
• Mentor and assist junior engineering designers while contributing to a collaborative project environment
• Complete appropriate field assignments and translate field information into accurate design documentation
• Prepare project as-built documentation with minimal oversight
• Participate in project review meetings and help maintain accurate, coordinated project deliverables

What You Bring:

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or related technical field required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in document production within the engineering discipline required
• Strong working knowledge of engineering discipline
• Proficiency with discipline-based software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative work ethic

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Contribute to highway and rail design work that supports safer, more efficient transportation connections
• Take ownership of routine design deliverables while having experienced technical professionals available for guidance on more complex work
• Build broader knowledge of contract documents, construction drawings, field assignments, and as-built documentation

Curious about the impactful work our Highway & Rail team is doing? Discover how CHA is enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative highway, roadway, rail, bridge, and multimodal solutions by visiting: CHA Highway & Rail.

Salary Range:

$36.05 - $42.30

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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