Senior CAD & Survey Technician — Field & Design Support

Hamilton-County,-Tn; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking an Engineering Technician to support drafting, surveying, and project documentation for county engineering projects. You will assist engineers, conduct field surveys, and maintain project records across diverse assignments.

Under supervision, you will update drawings, perform technical calculations, and help coordinate survey efforts while ensuring compliance with county policies and procedures. In-person work at project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, CAD, GIS and/or surveying.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and updates design drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Conducts field surveys and traffic studies; performs technical calculations.
• Provides oversight and guidance to engineering technicians in surveying and design work.

Skills

Surveying

CAD

GIS

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS

Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS

High School Diploma with related experience

Tools

Survey equipment

Blueprint machines

Computer software manuals

Job description

Hamilton County is seeking an Engineering Technician to support drafting, surveying, and project documentation for county engineering projects. You will assist engineers, conduct field surveys, and maintain project records across diverse assignments.

Under supervision, you will update drawings, perform technical calculations, and help coordinate survey efforts while ensuring compliance with county policies and procedures. In-person work at project sites is required.