Civil 3D Survey Drafter: Plats, Maps & Field Data

Pinnacle Engineering Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Pinnacle Engineering Group is looking for a motivated Survey Drafter to prepare accurate survey drawings based on field data. This role involves collaborating with survey team members and engineers to produce professional deliverables including maps and plats.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and understand land surveying principles. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and able to produce accurate survey drawings.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and terminology required.
• Experience with point clouds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce survey drawings according to company drafting standards.
• Prepare various types of surveys and maps based on legal descriptions.
• Work independently while ensuring accuracy and organization.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Basic understanding of land surveying principles

Experience with point clouds

Understanding survey calculations

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Survey Drafter to prepare accurate, high‑quality survey drawings and plans based on field‑collected data. This role works closely with other survey team members and engineers to produce maps, plats, exhibits, and construction documents that align with company standards and project requirements. The Survey Drafter applies survey calculations, coordinates, and technical data to create precise and professional deliverables.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D in accordance with company drafting standards.
• Prepare boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, certified survey maps, condominium plats, preliminary and final plats, record drawings, exhibits, and construction staking setup files.
• Interpret and draft based on redlines, markups, and revisions provided by other survey team members and engineers.
• Apply coordinates, bearings, distances, elevations, and curve data to survey drawings with accuracy.
• Read, interpret, and draft legal descriptions.
• Work independently while seeking clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
• Support survey teams by preparing deliverables on schedule and maintaining organized drafting files.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Basic understanding of land surveying principles and terminology.
• Experience working with point clouds (preferred).
• Ability to understand and apply survey calculations and coordinate geometry.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals