Senior Land Survey CAD Technician

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan with company <

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to process field data and create survey drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

You will develop 3D terrain models for design using InRoads/OpenRoads and ensure CAD standards and GDOT requirements are met. This role collaborates with project managers and survey crews to deliver accurate results, while maintaining data quality and preparing plats, as-builts, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 5+ years of CAD and survey software experience.
• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• 1 year field and office surveying with AutoCAD.
• Experience with GDOT standards and processes.
• Experience with survey software and equipment are essential.
• At least 1 year using MicroStation (preferred).
• Associate Degree in Technical Drafting preferred.
• Able to work with Survey Team and cross‑functional groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business software.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process daily field survey data with MicroStation and AutoCAD to create survey drawings.
• Develop 3D digital terrain models from field data using InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Draft and design land surveying projects while adhering to CAD standards and GDOT requirements.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to deliver accurate results.
• Ensure field crews collect required data through strong communication.
• Prepare detailed information for plans, as-builts, and final plats.
• Revise plats and drawings based on supervisor feedback and redlines.
• Assist in preliminary layouts, specifications, and survey documentation.
• Conduct basic surveys (closings, foundations, elevation certificates).
• Occasionally assist in the field to verify drawings against conditions.
• Maintain accuracy by checking calculations, plats, and worksheets.
• Support office staff, clients, and cross‑department teams to complete projects.
• Develop technical skills and share knowledge to foster team growth.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Degree in Technical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

GDOT standards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to process field data and create survey drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

You will develop 3D terrain models for design using InRoads/OpenRoads and ensure CAD standards and GDOT requirements are met. This role collaborates with project managers and survey crews to deliver accurate results, while maintaining data quality and preparing plats, as-builts, and documentation.