Senior CAD Technician/Specialist

True Environmental; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix New World Engineering, part of True Environmental, seeks an experienced Senior CAD Technician/Specialist to support the Land Survey group on NYC and state agency projects. You will rely on AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, handling survey workflows and delivering CAD drawings to agency standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CAD drafting in land surveying or civil design and familiarity with MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, and Parks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required); familiarity with MicroStation.
• Experience with NYC and State agency projects (MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks).
• Strong understanding of survey data processing and geospatial references.
• Successful completion of fit-for-work testing including drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and produce survey drawings including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys.
• Process field data and generate base maps and digital terrain models.
• Ensure CAD deliverables meet NYC agency CAD standards, coordinates, and layer naming conventions.
• Collaborate with field crews, project managers, and engineers to maintain data accuracy.
• Prepare record maps, easement maps, as-built drawings, and legal descriptions.
• Organize and manage CAD files and survey data across multiple projects.
• Support proposals and QA/QC by maintaining documentation and CAD templates.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Survey workflows

NYC/state projects

Education

Associate degree or higher in Surveying or Civil Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

We are seeking 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.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and or MicroStation, solid understanding of survey workflows, and hands‑on experience working on projects for MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, and other public agencies.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.