Office Survey Technician | CAD Drafting & Boundaries

DDS Companies; Town of Henrietta (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and AD&D coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

HSA and/or FSA Accounts

Job summary

DDS Engineering and Surveying, LLP seeks an Office Survey Technician for a primarily office-based role in West Henrietta, NY, with occasional field work. You will draft maps, perform deed research, and support boundary, topographic, and utility surveys using AutoCAD Map 3D with Carlson Survey.

2+ years of survey experience or an associate degree is essential, with strong CAD skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of land surveying experience or an associate degree in land surveying.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Map 3D, Carlson Survey, or other AutoCAD versions for CAD drafting.
• Familiarity with boundary, topographic, or utility survey processes.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for occasional field work.

Responsibilities

• Draft survey maps and plats using AutoCAD Map 3D with Carlson Survey, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Conduct deed research to support boundary survey deliverables, assisting with basic plat preparation.
• Perform minor computations, such as importing field data, to support survey workflows.
• Assist with basic legal descriptions (e.g., metes and bounds) for boundary surveys.
• Perform quality control on field data to ensure accuracy for CAD integration.
• Occasionally support field crews with tasks like site verification or quality checks.
• Collaborate with licensed surveyors, field crews, CAD drafters, and engineers to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and adhere to DDS quality standards.

Skills

Survey experience

CAD drafting

Boundary/topographic/utility surveys

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in land surveying

CST or FAA Part 107 sUAV certification

Tools

AutoCAD Map 3D

Carlson Survey

AutoCAD

Job description

DDS Engineering and Surveying, LLP seeks an Office Survey Technician for a primarily office-based role in West Henrietta, NY, with occasional field work. You will draft maps, perform deed research, and support boundary, topographic, and utility surveys using AutoCAD Map 3D with Carlson Survey.

2+ years of survey experience or an associate degree is essential, with strong CAD skills and a willingness to learn.