AutoCAD Drafter - Topographic Surveys, Easements & Mapping

Spear & Associates, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Spear & Associates, Inc. is seeking an AutoCAD Drafter to support our surveying team in producing accurate topographic maps, easements, plats, and construction-related drawings. You'll interpret field notes and survey data to create clear deliverables, coordinate with field crews, and maintain CAD files to high standards.

Join a collaborative firm with 30+ years in civil engineering and land surveying, offering a stable workload, growth opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience strongly preferred).
• Experience drafting topo maps, easements, plats, or survey-related drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret survey data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of land surveying principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare topographic survey maps, site plans, and base files using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Create and update easement documents, legal exhibits, and boundary-related drawings.
• Produce clear, precise survey maps, figures, and deliverables that meet company and client standards.
• Interpret field notes, sketches, point files, and survey data to develop accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with survey coordinators, field crews, and office staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized CAD files and adhere to drafting standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Topo map drafting

Easement drawings

Survey data interpretation

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented AutoCAD Drafter to support our surveying and mapping team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys producing accurate, high-quality drawings related to topographic surveys, easements, exhibits, plats, and construction-related maps.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare topographic survey maps, site plans, and base files using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Create and update easement documents, legal exhibits, and boundary-related drawings.
• Produce clear, precise survey maps, figures, and deliverables that meet company and client standards.
• Interpret field notes, sketches, point files, and survey data to develop accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with survey coordinators, field crews, and office staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized CAD files and adhere to drafting standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience strongly preferred).
• Experience drafting topo maps, easements, plats, or survey-related drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret survey data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of land surveying principles is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a collaborative and supportive surveying team.
• Opportunities for career growth and technical development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Stable workload with diverse and interesting projects.

Company Description

Company Support & Description

Our firm provides a fully equipped survey truck, a competitive benefits package, and the support of an experienced office staff committed to assisting field teams.

Spear & Associates, Inc. has been delivering high-quality civil engineering and land surveying services for over 30 years throughout the greater San Diego area. Our clients include private developers, government agencies, and industrial sectors.