Survey Cad Technician/civil Drafter

About the role

The Survey CAD Technician supports construction and land development projects by processing survey data, creating accurate stakeout and as-built drawings, and developing 3D models that ensure constructability for underground and site work. This role combines strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills with a solid understanding of survey principles, utility and volume calculations, and civil design to deliver precise, professional deliverables for heavy civil and land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Post-process and analyze survey data to produce accurate, reliable design and construction deliverables.
• Prepare stakeout sketches, point files, and DXF files to support all construction stakeout needs.
• Produce accurate and professional as-built drawings that document completed construction conditions.
• Perform precise volume calculations and earthwork computations as needed for project requirements.
• Prepare accurate cut-sheets and sketches to support a variety of field tasks and layout activities.
• Create and manage working CAD files, including points, linework, and construction layout for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Perform utility-related calculations, including storm and sanitary calculations, to support constructability and design validation.
• Conduct PDF overlays and develop working files that integrate multiple plan sets and reference documents.
• Develop and refine 3D models to ensure constructability of designs for underground and related civil work.
• Organize and manage DWG files using templates, dynamic blocks, layers, and color standards to maintain clarity and consistency.
• Apply a clear understanding of survey points, point groups, CSV files, and coordinate systems to set up and maintain accurate project control.
• Calculate and verify pipe slopes and related design elements to ensure alignment with plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural plans and specifications to translate design intent into accurate CAD and survey outputs.
• Collaborate closely with licensed surveyors, project managers, CAD technicians, and field crews to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve discrepancies, clarify design details, and improve workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, file organization, and project documentation practices.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, including working with points, stakeout, linework, and working files.
• Demonstrated experience producing as-built drawings for construction or land development projects.
• Experience with construction surveys, construction layout, and related CAD workflows.
• Knowledge of land development, site development, and civil design principles.
• Understanding of topographic and as-built surveys and their application to design and construction.
• Clear understanding of survey points, point groups, CSV files, and coordinate systems.
• Ability to calculate pipe slopes and apply these calculations within Civil 3D and survey workflows.
• Ability to organize and manage DWG files using templates, dynamic blocks, layers, and color standards.
• Basic CAD knowledge with a strong emphasis on survey-related applications.
• Proficiency with PC software and systems such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Dropbox, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to read and understand civil, structural, and architectural plans and specifications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to support volume calculations, utility computations, and earthwork analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with office and field teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $36.06/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)