AutoCAD Civil 3D | Edison, NJ

LVI Associates; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Civil 3D Survey Technician / Survey Designer in Edison, NJ to transform field survey data into accurate, engineering-ready drawings and terrain models. You will link survey crews with project engineers, using AutoCAD Civil 3D to process topo, boundary, and construction staking data for diverse projects.

Responsibilities include importing field data, building surface models, preparing topo and ALTA plans, managing point data, and producing stakeout files and

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience in land surveying.
• Experience processing GNSS, Total Station, and robotic survey data.
• Strong understanding of survey principles, boundaries, and coordinates.
• Ability to reconcile field data with records and designs.

Responsibilities

• Process and import field survey data into AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop and maintain surface models (DTMs/TINs) and contours.
• Prepare topographic, boundary, ALTA, ROW, and subdivision plans.
• Manage point databases and drafting standards.
• Create stakeout files, coordinate sheets, and construction layouts.
• Perform as-built comparisons and identify design discrepancies.
• Conduct quality control reviews of surveys, boundaries, easements, and legal descriptions.

Skills

Survey principles

Discrepancy resolution

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GNSS data processing

Total Station

Robotic surveying

Job description

We are seeking a Civil 3D Survey Technician / Survey Designer to support our geomatics team by transforming field survey data into accurate, engineering-ready drawings and terrain models. This role serves as the link between survey crews and project engineers, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D to process topographic, boundary, and construction staking data for a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and import survey field data into AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop and maintain surface models (DTMs/TINs), contours, and volume calculations.
• Prepare topographic, boundary, ALTA, ROW, and subdivision survey plans.
• Manage point databases, point groups, and drafting standards.
• Create stakeout files, coordinate sheets, and construction layout deliverables.
• Perform as-built comparisons and identify design discrepancies.
• Conduct quality control reviews of surveys, boundaries, easements, and legal descriptions.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience within land surveying.
• Experience processing GNSS, Total Station, and robotic survey data.
• Strong understanding of survey principles, boundary surveys, and coordinate systems.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies between field data, records, and design plans.
• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering Technology preferred.

Preferred

• CST or LSIT certification.
• Experience with LiDAR, laser scanning, or drone/UAV survey data.