Senior Survey CAD Technician

Gilder Search Group; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability

Paid maternity leave

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Survey CAD Technician to join the Survey Department. Hybrid field/office work with opportunities for licensure and leadership. You'll support production, QA/QC, and coordination between office and field crews.

This role emphasizes strong surveying fundamentals, technical CAD skills, and collaboration across teams, with field work as needed to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of professional experience in land surveying, civil drafting, and/or civil design.
• Valid Driver’s License (field work required on an as-needed basis).
• Strong understanding of survey fundamentals, workflows, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage survey mapping deliverables while supporting department goals related to quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Perform survey computations and QA/QC reviews prior to final sign-off by the Professional Land Surveyor.
• Interpret design drawings, plats, zoning data, and contractual documents to support survey execution.
• Produce boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys.
• Coordinate with field crews and other CAD technicians assigned to projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of survey workflows and standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Geospatial/math proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in Land Surveying / Geomatics

NSPS CST / LSIT / PLS licensure (or pursuing)

FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Leica Infinity

Cyclone

Register 360

CloudWorx

Carlson

Job description

Senior Survey CAD Technician

Land Surveying | Princeton, NJ (Hybrid Field/Office)

The Opportunity

A well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and surveying firm is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician to join its growing Survey Department in Princeton, NJ.

This role is ideal for a survey professional who has been serious about building a long-term career in land surveying and is ready to take the next step. The right candidate will play a key role in production, QA/QC, and coordination with field crews — with a clear path toward licensure and future leadership responsibilities for those who want it.

While this is primarily an office-based role, occasional field work is required to support project needs and maintain strong coordination between office and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage survey mapping deliverables while supporting department goals related to quality, efficiency, and profitability


• Perform survey computations and QA/QC reviews prior to final sign-off by the Professional Land Surveyor


• Interpret design drawings, plats, zoning data, and contractual documents to support survey execution

Produce:

• Boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys


• Existing conditions surveys


• Minor and major subdivision plans (preliminary & final)


• Construction stakeout, plot plans, final and as-built surveys


• Coordinate with field crews and other CAD technicians assigned to projects


• Conduct deed, record, and survey research as required


• Assist with client coordination and technical communication


• Support cost estimating and proposal development


• Participate in field work on an as-needed basis


• Contribute to continuous improvement of survey workflows and standards

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 4+ years of professional experience in land surveying, civil drafting, and/or civil design


• Valid Driver’s License (field work required on an as-needed basis)


• Strong understanding of survey fundamentals, workflows, and deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline


• Professional credentials such as NSPS CST, LSIT, or PLS (or actively pursuing licensure)


• FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License is a plus


• Experience working in both field and office environments

Proficiency with:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation


• Survey and point cloud software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC), Leica Infinity, Cyclone, Register 360, CloudWorx, Carlson, or similar


• Exposure to laser scanning processing and registration is a plus


• Familiarity with modern survey equipment (robotic total stations, GPS, laser scanners, etc.)


• Strong understanding of State Plane Coordinate Systems and grid-to-ground conversions


• Solid technical math skills (geometry, trigonometry, survey calculations)


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

Target Pay Range: $33 – $45 per hour

(Higher-level compensation or title may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.)

Benefits & Long-Term Value

• This opportunity offers a best-in-class benefits package designed to support long-term career stability and growth, including:


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Life insurance and short-/long-term disability


• Paid maternity leave


• Generous PTO and paid holidays


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program

Why This Role?

This is more than a production CAD position. It’s a chance to:

• Work on a diverse mix of surveying projects


• Be part of a technically strong, well-resourced survey team


• Grow toward licensure, project oversight, and leadership


• Build a long-term career with a firm that values technical excellence and professional development