Land Survey CAD Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Land Survey CAD Technician to join our surveying team. The successful candidate will prepare, edit, and finalize survey drawings using CAD software based on field data, survey calculations, deeds, plats, and project specifications.

The ideal candidate has experience with land surveying, strong CAD drafting skills, and an understanding of boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise land survey drawings using AutoCAD and Carlson.
• Process field data collected by survey crews using GPS/GNSS equipment, total stations, and data collectors.
• Draft boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic surveys, existing conditions surveys, and construction layout plans.
• Interpret field notes, deed descriptions, recorded plats, legal descriptions, and other survey records.
• Calculate and plot property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and other survey features.
• Prepare exhibits, legal description graphics, site plans, and survey deliverables for clients.
• Coordinate with field crews, survey managers, engineers, and project managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain drawing standards, layers, file organization, and quality-control procedures.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining a high level of drafting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying, CAD drafting, or a related technical field preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, or comparable surveying software.
• Understanding of coordinate systems, bearings, distances, elevations, contours, and survey calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret survey field notes, plats, deeds, and legal descriptions.
• Familiarity with GPS/GNSS data, total station data, and survey data processing workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering coursework is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of land surveying CAD experience.
• Experience preparing ALTA/NSPS land title surveys and boundary surveys.
• Knowledge of applicable state surveying standards and record research procedures.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $64,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Work Location: In person