Land Survey CAD Technician

Mannik Smith Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

An awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a Land Survey CAD Technician in Rockford, IL to support survey and civil engineering teams. You will turn field data into accurate drawings, maps and exhibits to move municipal, transportation and utility projects forward.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of survey CAD experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer is a plus. The role offers remote flexibility within Illinois and strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training in surveying technology or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of survey CAD experience, strong technical CAD production skills considered.
• Proficiency with CAD standards, field notes interpretation, and surveying records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate survey drawings, maps and technical documents.
• Develop existing conditions plans, ALTA/boundary surveys and exhibits.
• Create DTMs, surfaces and breaklines from field data.
• Prepare deliverables for municipal, transportation, utilities and residential projects.
• Assist with plats, easements and construction staking calculations.
• Review field notes and control reports for accuracy.
• Coordinate survey data with design teams to keep drawings consistent.
• Apply CAD templates, layers and file organization per standards.
• Research deeds, plats, right-of-way documents and GIS data.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with QC reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in surveying technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Revit

Job description

Land Survey CAD Technician

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rockford, IL

Reporting To: Seth Gronewold

Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour

Description

Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for turning field data into accurate drawings? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm seeking a Land Survey CAD Technician to support our survey and civil engineering teams. You’ll create the plans, maps and exhibits that help move municipal, transportation, utility and development projects forward.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll work on a wide range of projects and see how survey information shapes design from the ground up. You’ll collaborate with professional land surveyors, field crews, engineers and project managers to transform field data into clear, accurate deliverables. We’re not just a workplace – we’re a team where people share what they know, solve problems together and grow professionally.

Where you’ll work

The position can be fully remote anywhere in Illinois or in any of our Illinois offices. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged team is a successful one. Each of our offices is filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

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What you’ll do

As a Land Survey CAD Technician, you’ll support professional land surveyors, engineers and project managers by preparing accurate survey drawings, maps and technical documents. You will also

• Develop existing conditions plans, base maps, ALTA and boundary surveys, Certified Survey Maps, plats, legal exhibits and record drawings.
• Create digital terrain models, surfaces, contours and breaklines from field data.
• Prepare survey deliverables for municipal, transportation, roadway, utility, commercial and residential projects.
• Assist with subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions and construction staking calculations.
• Review field notes, control reports and survey calculations for completeness and drafting accuracy.
• Coordinate survey information with civil engineering design and land survey teams to keep drawings consistent throughout project development.
• Apply company and client CAD standards, including templates, layers and file organization.
• Research deeds, plats, right-of-way documents, GIS data and public records.
• Manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and complete quality-control reviews before deliverables are issued.

What it takes

An associate degree, certificate or equivalent training in surveying technology, civil engineering technology, drafting or a related field is preferred. We are looking for someone with 4+ years of survey CAD experience, but we will also consider candidates with strong technical skills and relevant CAD production experience. You should also:

• Be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software; MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer or Revitt experience is a plus.
• Understand land surveying principles, terminology and field procedures.
• Understand Illinois Department of Transportation standards.
• Be able to interpret field notes, plats, deeds, legal descriptions and survey records.
• Understand coordinate systems, projections and basic surveying calculations.
• Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communicate well, contribute to a team and work independently when needed.
• Be eager to improve drafting workflows and grow within a consulting environment.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits & Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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