Construction Survey CAD Technician — Build with Precision & Impact

Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

HSA

Job summary

Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Survey CAD Technician to support construction projects with advanced survey calculations, boundary analysis, and CAD coordination. This office-based role collaborates across field operations, CAD, and project management to deliver accurate, construction-ready surveys on schedule.

The candidate will process field data, perform QA/QC, and provide direction to CAD drafters while adhering to company standards and client

Qualifications

• 2+ years of survey technician experience in construction and/or commercial land surveying.
• Strong working knowledge of construction staking support, boundary analysis, survey calculations and adjustments, and CAD-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Construction Field Operations Manager, RPLSs, and Field Operations to plan and support construction survey activities.
• Prepare calculation maps, control layouts, and field support documentation for construction staking and layout.
• Review deeds, plats, easements, and title commitments for construction-related impacts.
• Process and adjust conventional and GPS data (horizontal and vertical).
• Perform boundary analysis and build subject/adjoining parcels in CAD for accurate decisions.
• Review field data for completeness and consistency with project requirements.
• Provide technical direction and calculations to CAD Drafters for final deliverables.
• Conduct preliminary QA/QC reviews prior to RPLS submission.
• Identify conflicts or constructability issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Support drafting standards and project workflows consistency.
• Maintain client-specific requirements, templates, and drafting standards.
• Assist with training and technical guidance for CAD staff during high-volume periods.

Skills

Survey knowledge

Boundary analysis

Construction staking

CAD workflows

Detail oriented

Independent work

Multi-project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Survey software

Cloud-based tools

GPS/data processing

Job description

Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Survey CAD Technician to support construction projects with advanced survey calculations, boundary analysis, and CAD coordination. This office-based role collaborates across field operations, CAD, and project management to deliver accurate, construction-ready surveys on schedule.

The candidate will process field data, perform QA/QC, and provide direction to CAD drafters while adhering to company standards and client