Boundary & Topographic CAD Technician: AutoCAD Civil 3D

ZenaTech Inc.; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BA Land Professionals, supported by ZenaTech, is seeking an experienced Land Survey CAD Technician to support boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a background in land surveying are essential for producing professional-grade survey drawings with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CAD drafting experience in a land surveying environment, strong knowledge of ALTA/NSPS standards, and good numeracy, analytical, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of CAD drafting experience specifically in land surveying or civil surveying projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Solid understanding of boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS standards, construction staking workflows, and coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Associate's degree in surveying, drafting, or civil engineering technology is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft survey plats, topographic maps, and construction layout drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process and manage field data from GPS and total station crews.
• Interpret and apply deeds, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and field notes to ensure accurate survey representation.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver high-quality, client-ready survey drawings.
• Perform quality control checks for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and drafting standards.
• Support boundary analysis, easement documentation, in plat of survey preparation
• Maintain organized project files and ensure data integrity across multiple jobs.
• Stay current with evolving surveying standards, CAD workflows, and GIS integration practices.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Surveying knowledge

COGO

Education

Associate's degree in surveying, drafting, or civil engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

BA Land Professionals, supported by ZenaTech, is seeking an experienced Land Survey CAD Technician to support boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a background in land surveying are essential for producing professional-grade survey drawings with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CAD drafting experience in a land surveying environment, strong knowledge of ALTA/NSPS standards, and good numeracy, analytical, and