Land Survey CAD Technician

ZenaTech Inc.; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BA Land Professionals, supported by ZenaTech, is seeking an experienced Land Survey CAD Technician to support boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a background in land surveying are essential for producing professional-grade survey drawings with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CAD drafting experience in a land surveying environment, strong knowledge of ALTA/NSPS standards, and good numeracy, analytical, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of CAD drafting experience specifically in land surveying or civil surveying projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Solid understanding of boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS standards, construction staking workflows, and coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Associate's degree in surveying, drafting, or civil engineering technology is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft survey plats, topographic maps, and construction layout drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process and manage field data from GPS and total station crews.
• Interpret and apply deeds, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and field notes to ensure accurate survey representation.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver high-quality, client-ready survey drawings.
• Perform quality control checks for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and drafting standards.
• Support boundary analysis, easement documentation, in plat of survey preparation
• Maintain organized project files and ensure data integrity across multiple jobs.
• Stay current with evolving surveying standards, CAD workflows, and GIS integration practices.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Surveying knowledge

COGO

Education

Associate's degree in surveying, drafting, or civil engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

This role is with BA Land Professionals, powered by ZenaTech.

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.

Job Overview:

Do you enjoy turning precise field data into accurate, high-quality survey deliverables? Are you an experienced CAD Technician with a strong background in land surveying and civil projects?

BA Land Professionals is seeking a skilled Land Survey CAD Technician to support our growing pipeline of boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands surveying workflows, and can produce professional-grade survey drawings with minimal supervision.

To be a successful land surveyor, you don’t need a degree, but you do need some experience in land surveying and mapping. You also need to be proficient in surveying software and equipment, and have a good knowledge of surveying techniques, procedures, laws, and policies. Most importantly, you need to have good numeracy and logical thinking skills, problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, communication and interpersonal skills, and organizational and time management skills.

We are looking for a detail-driven and experienced Land Survey CAD Technician to assist in the preparation of:

• Boundary and ALTA/NSPS survey plats
• Topographic and existing conditions maps
• Construction staking and layout plans
• Plat of Subdivision, Condominium Plats, easement exhibits, and other legal survey documentation

The ideal candidate brings hands-on CAD drafting experience in a land surveying environment and strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare survey plats, topographic maps, and construction layout drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process and manage field data from GPS and total station crews.
• Interpret and apply deeds, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and field notes to ensure accurate survey representation.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver high-quality, client-ready survey drawings.
• Perform quality control checks for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and drafting standards.
• Support boundary analysis, easement documentation, in plat of survey preparation
• Maintain organized project files and ensure data integrity across multiple jobs.
• Stay current with evolving surveying standards, CAD workflows, and GIS integration practices.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of CAD drafting experience specifically in land surveying or civil surveying projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Solid understanding of: boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS standards, construction staking workflows, and coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Associate's degree in surveying, Drafting, or Civil Engineering Technology is preferred but not required.

What We Value:

Successful candidates are:

• Highly accurate and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple projects under deadlines
• Strong communicators and reliable team contributors
• Comfortable working independently and proactively solving drafting challenges

Why Join BA Land Pros?

• Work on diverse and exciting land surveying and civil engineering projects
• Opportunity to grow with a modern, expanding surveying team
• Professional environment focused on quality and precision

We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made by a member of our hiring team.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.