Senior CAD Technician/Specialist

True Environmental; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Technician/Specialist to join our Land Survey group in New York City. The role involves producing precise survey drawings adhering to NYC agency standards and ensuring data consistency across projects.

Qualified candidates will have over 5 years of CAD drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality survey solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required; familiarity with MicroStation is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with NYC and State agency projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft and produce survey drawings in compliance with agency standards.
• Process field data and generate accurate base maps.
• Collaborate with field crews and project managers to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey data processing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, part of True Environmental, seeks an experienced Senior CAD Technician/Specialist to support our Land Survey group in preparing high-quality survey deliverables for New York City and State agency projects.

What you'll do

• Draft and produce survey drawings including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys in compliance with agency standards.
• Process field data and generate accurate base maps and digital terrain models (DTMs).
• Ensure CAD deliverables meet NYC agency CAD standards, coordinate systems, and layer naming conventions.
• Collaborate with field crews, project managers, and engineers to maintain data consistency and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare record maps, easement maps, as-built drawings, and legal description exhibits.
• Organize and manage CAD files and survey data efficiently across multiple projects.
• Support proposal and QA/QC efforts by maintaining documentation and CAD templates.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required); familiarity with MicroStation.
• Demonstrated experience with New York City and State agency projects (MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, etc.).
• Strong understanding of survey data processing, coordinate systems, and geospatial references.
• This role will require the successful completion of fit for work testing which includes Drug & Alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualification

• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Associate degree or higher in Surveying, Civil Technology, or related field preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.