Senior Survey CAD Technician - 3D Models & GDOT Standards

Accura Engineering; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Survey CAD Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land surveying and CAD design, along with proficiency in survey software and tools.

You will process field data in MicroStation and AutoCAD, develop 3D terrain models, and draft plans for diverse surveying projects while meeting GDOT standards. Join a collaborative group of designers and project managers, maintain CAD accuracy, and contribute to preliminary

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 5+ years of CAD and survey software experience.
• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Minimum 1 year of field and office surveying experience with hands-on AutoCAD.
• Experience with GDOT standards and processes.
• Experience with survey software and equipment is essential.
• At least 1 year of MicroStation experience (preferred).
• Associate Degree in Technical Drafting or related field preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with the Survey Team and project managers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license; good communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Process daily field survey data with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD to create survey drawings.
• Develop 3D digital terrain models from field data for engineering design using InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Draft and design for various land surveying projects while adhering to CAD standards and GDOT requirements.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to deliver accurate results.
• Prepare plats, as-builts, and final project documentation with attention to detail.
• Revise drawings based on supervisor feedback and red-line comments.
• Assist in preliminary layouts, specifications, and documentation.
• Conduct basic surveys such as openings, foundations, and elevation certificates.
• Occasionally assist in the field to verify drawings against actual conditions.
• Maintain accuracy by checking calculations, plats, and worksheets.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

GDOT standards

Survey software

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree in Technical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Survey CAD Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land surveying and CAD design, along with proficiency in survey software and tools.

You will process field data in MicroStation and AutoCAD, develop 3D terrain models, and draft plans for diverse surveying projects while meeting GDOT standards. Join a collaborative group of designers and project managers, maintain CAD accuracy, and contribute to preliminary