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The Survey CAD Technician prepares and maintains surveying drawings, boundary plats, topographic maps, construction layouts, and other technical documents. This individual utilizes CAD software and survey data to develop accurate drawings while supporting project teams throughout the surveying process.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction, and right-of-way survey drawings.
Process and translate field survey data into accurate CAD drawings and deliverables.
Work closely with Professional Land Surveyors, field crews, and project managers to complete surveying projects.
Prepare legal survey plats, easement exhibits, property descriptions, and record drawings.
Draft existing conditions, property boundaries, utilities, improvements, contours, and site features.
Perform deed, title, and historical plat research to assist with boundary determinations.
Review field data, survey calculations, and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
Incorporate field revisions, redlines, and design changes into final survey documents.
Maintain CAD standards, drawing templates, layers, and project documentation.
Coordinate with engineers, architects, developers, and other project stakeholders as needed.
Typical Qualifications
Associate's degree, technical certification, or relevant experience in CAD, surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering.
2–8+ years of experience in land surveying or survey drafting.
Working knowledge of boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction, and right-of-way surveys.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar drafting software.
Experience processing survey data from GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
Understanding of survey terminology, coordinate systems, legal descriptions, and property boundaries.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet project deadlines.
Offers high growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States for the past 31 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.