CAD Technician (Survey)

Cochran; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices seeking a Survey CAD Drafter/Designer to join our team in Union, Missouri.

You will create precise drawings in CAD/Civil 3D, collaborate with engineers, and help turn survey data into buildable plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance from design through project completion.

This role requires 2–5 years of civil or land surveying experience and a two-year design/drafting degree, plus proficiency with Civil 3D and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years civil or land surveying experience.
• Two-year design/drafting degree required.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings using CAD and Civil 3D software.
• Draft plans for structures, installations, and construction projects.
• Interpret topographic surveys and geophysical data for drafting.
• Review engineers' sketches and specs for design conformance.
• Provide drafting support to engineers and surveyors.
• Finish and duplicate drawings for reproduction and documentation.

Skills

Civil CAD drafting

Civil 3D

MS Office

Education

Two-year design/drafting degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Two-year design/drafting degree

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran's expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran's Union, Missouri headquarters location, is looking for a Survey CAD Drafter/Designer to join our team.

Position Overview

Join our civil engineering team as a CAD Drafter/Designer, creating precise technical drawings that bring infrastructure and site development projects to life. You\'ll collaborate with engineers to turn concepts into buildable plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency from design through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Must have an understanding of Civil CAD-based drafting procedures.
• Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD), Civil 3D software
• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction various projects
• Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, and structures
• Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting reports
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, photography, or other duplicating methods
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Civil Engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts
• Provide Engineers and Surveyors with drafting support

Qualifications

• 2-5 years civil or land surveying experience, preferred
• Two-year design/drafting degree
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees, plus company deductible assistance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Generous PTO plan and 7 major holidays
• Continuing education and professional development support