Field Survey Drafter - AutoCAD & Civil 3D Expert

Actalent; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spendi

Job summary

Actalent in Darby, PA is seeking a Survey Drafter / Survey CAD Technician who combines field surveying in the Philadelphia area with office drafting. You will collect precise measurements using Trimble gear and produce survey drawings in AutoCAD.

This role supports civil engineering, land development, and topographic projects; it requires strong drafting skills, experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and the ability to travel between sites with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of survey drafting experience.
• Proficiency with Trimble or similar survey equipment.
• Strong drafting experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience with Civil 3D or similar civil engineering CAD tools.
• Experience with land surveying and land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying in the Philadelphia area, collecting accurate measurements and survey data using Trimble or similar survey equipment.
• Document survey findings in the field, including measurements, site conditions, and relevant topographic and boundary information.
• Return to the office and convert field survey data into detailed CAD drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D or similar civil design tools.
• Prepare topographic surveys, land surveys, and related drawings to support civil engineering and land development projects.
• Interpret and apply civil engineering and land surveying principles to produce clear, precise, and compliant survey drawings.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, survey technicians, and other team members to ensure survey and design information is accurate and complete.
• Review, verify, and update survey CAD files to reflect as-built conditions and design changes as needed.
• Maintain organized digital and paper records of survey data, drawings, and project documentation.
• Operate survey instruments and CAD software safely and efficiently, following established procedures and industry standards.
• Travel to various project sites as required and drive between field locations and the office using a valid driver's license.

Skills

Survey drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Field surveying

Attention to detail

Tools

Trimble equipment

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Actalent in Darby, PA is seeking a Survey Drafter / Survey CAD Technician who combines field surveying in the Philadelphia area with office drafting. You will collect precise measurements using Trimble gear and produce survey drawings in AutoCAD.

This role supports civil engineering, land development, and topographic projects; it requires strong drafting skills, experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and the ability to travel between sites with a valid driver's license.