Senior CAD Technician, Civil & Survey

Job Location: Swanton, OH

About the role

NRM is looking for an experienced CAD Technician to support our growing civil engineering and land surveying team. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who knows Civil 3D inside and out, takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, and enjoys collaborating with surveyors, engineers, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and other survey drawings and exhibits
• Process field survey data and develop surfaces, contours, and digital terrain models
• Build and manage Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, corridors, and pipe networks
• Support grading analysis, volume calculations, utility coordination, and construction plan production
• Prepare legal description and easement exhibits
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve design issues and meet project deadlines
• Help maintain quality standards and provide guidance to junior drafting staff

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive CAD experience in civil engineering and/or surveying
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of civil plan production and survey drafting
• Experience processing field survey data and creating surfaces
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and legal descriptions
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

Skills

Experience with Carlson Survey, MicroStation, GIS, LiDAR, BIM, or local municipal and DOT standards is a plus.

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Play a key role in shaping mining and environmental projects.
• Growth Opportunities – Join a rapidly growing company with leadership potential.
• Team-Oriented Culture – Collaborate with industry professionals in an innovative work environment.