Computer Aided Design Technician

LHH; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored LSIT prep classes

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to diverse project types

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented CADD Technician to join a growing surveying team in Richmond, VA. You will work alongside experienced survey professionals on projects across Virginia, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Responsibilities include preparing survey CAD deliverables, processing field data, and supporting boundary and topographic surveys. Ideal candidates have CAD drafting experience and can manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing survey CAD drawings and mapping deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with Carlson Survey preferred.
• Understanding of land surveying principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey plats, maps, exhibits, and CAD deliverables.
• Process field data collected by survey crews.
• Support boundary, topographic, as-built, utility route, and construction surveys.
• Maintain and update CAD files and project documentation.
• Perform construction staking calculations.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and property records.
• Coordinate with field crews to resolve data questions.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements and agency standards.
• Manage multiple assignments with high accuracy.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

MicroStation

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

Education

Engineering Technology or related background

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

MicroStation

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

Job description

Are you a CADD professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with survey data, and producing the drawings that drive major infrastructure, transportation, land development, and construction projects?

We're seeking a detail-oriented CADD Technician to join a growing and highly respected surveying team in Richmond. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced survey professionals, contribute to impactful projects throughout Virginia, and build a long-term career with an organization that invests heavily in training, development, and advancement.

If you're looking for stability, growth, cutting-edge technology, and meaningful project work, we'd love to connect.

What You'll Do

• Prepare survey plats, maps, exhibits, and CAD deliverables
• Process field data collected by survey crews
• Support boundary, topographic, as-built, utility route, and construction surveys
• Maintain and update CAD files and project documentation
• Perform construction staking calculations
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and property records
• Coordinate with field crews to resolve survey data questions
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements and agency standards
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality

What We're Looking For

• Experience preparing survey-related CAD drawings and mapping deliverables
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with Carlson Survey preferred
• Understanding of land surveying principles and practices
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Bonus Points For Experience With

• MicroStation
• GEOPAK
• OpenRoads
• Boundary Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• Utility Surveys
• Transportation Projects
• Construction Surveying

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Stable Pipeline of Survey & Infrastructure Projects

Company-Sponsored LSIT Prep Classes & Study Groups

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exposure to Diverse Project Types

Collaborative Team Environment

Compensation:

$35-$45/hour

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong survey drafting experience
• Clear path toward Survey Project Management

$25-$35/hour

• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• CAD, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related backgrounds welcome
• Training and development opportunities available

Ideal Backgrounds

• Survey Drafter
• CAD Designer
• Land Development CAD Technician

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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