Land Survey CAD Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Survey CAD Technician for the Winston-Salem, NC area. You will join a team delivering boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and alignment/ stake-out services for civil projects.

The role involves preparing CAD drawings from field data, verifying accuracy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet project standards.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or diploma in AutoCAD, Surveying, Geomatics or related field.
• 3+ years of Land Surveying and CAD technician experience.
• Experience with field surveys and office drafting workflow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings from field surveys and verify survey data.
• Review results of surveys and ensure data accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with team and follow procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

MicroStation

GPS surveying

Drafting

Education

Geomatics/Surveying related technical degree

AutoCAD/Geospatial coursework

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Software

TDS

Carlson Software

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of Geomatics, surveying, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join our Survey team in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Our team provides a full range of survey services including boundary surveying, preparation of legal descriptions for easements and parcel boundaries, topographic mapping, construction layout, control surveys, route surveys, as-built surveys.

Stantec is a place where we measure project and career success in some of the most rewarding ways possible and offer career opportunities as unique as you are.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of relevant areas of surveying.


• Prepares CAD drawings, reviewing, and processing the results of field surveys, and verifying the accuracy of field survey data.


• Communicates effectively with members of the team and follows standard procedures to complete assigned tasks.


• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in MicroStation V8i/ORD to NCDOT Location and Survey Standards.


• Proficiency of NCDOT Location & Survey Standards.


• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Software, TDS and Carlson data collection software are preferred.


• Proficiency in operating conventional, robotic total stations and GPS surveys to NCDOT Location and Survey Standards are preferred.


• Working knowledge of field to finish production of ALTA Surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking for civil engineering projects is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in AutoCAD, Surveying, Geomatics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience Is preferred.


• Good driving record and valid Driver’s License.


• 3+ years of Land Surveying and CAD technician experience.


• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.