CAD Technician - Survey

LJA; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a CAD Technician to support drafting for projects. The role involves processing field data, creating survey-related documents, and adhering to Florida's technical standards. Candidates should possess 5-10 years of survey experience and strong CADD skills. LJA offers generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a fun and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of survey experience required.
• CADD experience is essential.
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Process field notes and analyze data.
• Create survey plats and sketches.
• Compute data points for construction layout.
• Understand Florida's technical survey standards.

Skills

Survey experience

CADD experience

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school or technical school training

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

What LJA Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a CAD Technician at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for drafting support for assigned projects independently with working knowledge of engineering technology in a specific field.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Process conventional field notes and digitally collected data, analyze field data, and interact with survey field crews.
• Use survey data for the creation of survey plats, Sketches, and exhibits including surveys for builder services (vacant, form board, foundation, and final surveys).
• Create Survey Control Data Sheets, Survey Control Index Sheets, Horizontal & Vertical Control Sheets.
• Compute data points for construction layout.
• Understand technical survey requirements and specifications of the State of Florida standards of practice.
• Write/check Metes & Bounds Descriptions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer‑aided drafting or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5‑10 years of survey experience
• CADD experience is required
• Civil 3D
• Trimble Business Center experience preferred
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail, organized
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work well in a team‑focused environment
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project need

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it.

Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.