Designer/CAD Specialist at Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. in South Bend, IN, USA
- Company: Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.
- Location: South Bend, IN, USA
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Designer/CAD Specialist in our South Bend, IN office. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a degree in Drafting and Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field. Duties include working with civil, environmenta…
Job description
- Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Designer/CAD Specialist in our South Bend, IN office. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a degree in Drafting and Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field. Duties include working with civil, environmental, and electrical engineers on design activities, supporting senior CAD specialists with 2D and 3D designs, preparing report figures, and performing project fieldwork and survey activities. We are growing and would like to gain teammates who are excited to enhance their engineering skillset with the assistance of a talented and innovative team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project engineers on design activities
- Support Senior CAD specialists with 2D and 3D designs
- Prepare engineering drawings for construction
- Assist with quantity take-offs
- GIS figure development
- Perform project fieldwork and survey activities
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Ability to read construction plans and specifications
- Proficiency with 3D modeling is a plus
- Municipal project experience is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve problems for our clients
- Positive attitude and an impressive work ethic
- A clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Willingness to learn new skills
Skills
Required
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Willingness to learn new skills
Preferred
- 3D modeling
- Municipal project experience
Benefits
- Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance including maternity and paternity leave
- Supplemental insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
- Annual performance bonus
- Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40- hour schedule
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee outings