Civil Cad Technician

Actalent; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil CAD Technician in Ann Arbor, MI, to provide drafting and survey support for wireless and land development projects. You will analyze survey data, perform calculations, and prepare maps using AutoCAD, with opportunities to work in Civil 3D.

A detail-oriented CAD professional will thrive in a quiet, team-oriented office. The role emphasizes 2D civil/survey drafting, boundary and topo surveys, and accurate deed research, with a Monday–Friday schedule and onsite work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil and/or survey CAD experience using AutoCAD 2D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and data interpretation tasks.
• Ability to understand design layouts, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Strong technical drafting skills for civil and survey projects.
• Experience analyzing survey data and performing survey calculations.
• Ability to read and plot deeds and legal descriptions accurately.
• Attention to detail in preparing boundary parcel maps and ALTA surveys.
• Effective collaboration in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret survey and civil engineering data to support project design and documentation.
• Perform survey calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency in deliverables.
• Prepare detailed topographic surveys based on field data and project requirements.
• Research, read, and plot deeds to represent property boundaries and legal descriptions.
• Prepare boundary parcel maps and ALTA Land Title Survey maps per standards.
• Use AutoCAD daily to produce 2D civil and survey drawings and documentation.
• Support Verizon Wireless development projects with CAD drafting and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Civil CAD experience

AutoCAD 2D

Data interpretation

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Deed research & plotting

ALTA Land Title mapping

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Civil CAD TechnicianJob Description

The Civil CAD Technician provides drafting and survey support for wireless development, land development, and surveying projects. This role focuses on analyzing and interpreting survey data, performing survey calculations, and preparing a variety of maps and topographic surveys using AutoCAD, with opportunities to work in Civil 3D. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys collaborating in a quiet, team-oriented office environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret survey and civil engineering data to support project design and documentation.
• Perform survey calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency in project deliverables.
• Prepare detailed topographic surveys based on field data and project requirements.
• Research, read, and plot deeds to accurately represent property boundaries and legal descriptions.
• Prepare boundary parcel maps and ALTA Land Title Survey maps in accordance with applicable standards.
• Use AutoCAD daily to produce precise 2D civil and survey drawings and documentation.
• Support Verizon Wireless development projects with high-quality CAD drafting and data interpretation.
• Assist with survey and land development projects by providing CAD support and map preparation.
• Utilize Civil 3D when applicable to enhance project design and documentation capabilities.
• Maintain organized electronic files and drawing sets to ensure project information is up to date and accessible.
• Collaborate with team members in a quiet, team-oriented office setting to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of civil and/or survey CAD experience using AutoCAD 2D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for daily drafting and data interpretation tasks.
• Ability to understand and work with design layouts, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Strong technical drafting skills related to civil and survey projects.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting survey data and performing survey calculations.
• Ability to research, read, and plot deeds and legal descriptions accurately.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing boundary parcel maps and ALTA Land Title Survey maps.
• Effective collaboration skills to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Survey project experience is a plus.
• Land development project experience is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as a Civil or Survey CAD Technician is strongly preferred.
• Experience using Civil 3D is highly desirable.
• Background in civil drafting, survey drafting, or related technical CAD roles.

The Civil CAD Technician works at a dedicated workstation equipped with a computer for data entry and drafting. The role is based in a quiet, professional office environment with approximately 45 employees and a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. The culture encourages employees to work well with others and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 4050 hours per week, with paid overtime. The position is onsite 100% of the time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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