Senior Survey CAD Technician - 3D Terrain & Design

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey CAD Technician with a strong background in land surveying and CAD design.

The role focuses on processing field data, creating high-quality survey drawings, and developing 3D terrain models using MicroStation, AutoCAD, and InRoads/OpenRoads. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to deliver accurate results, while ensuring GDOT standards are met and data is prepared for plans, as-builts, and final plats.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CAD and survey software experience.
• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of field and office surveying experience, with hands-on AutoCAD.
• Experience with GDOT standards and processes.
• Knowledge of MicroStation software (preferred).
• Associate Degree in Technical Drafting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process daily field survey data using MicroStation and AutoCAD to create survey drawings.
• Develop 3D terrain models from field data for design using InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Draft CAD plans for various land surveying projects meeting GDOT standards.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to deliver accurate results.
• Assist in preparing plans, as-builts, and final plats.
• Revise plats and drawings based on supervisor feedback.
• Support in preparing preliminary layouts, specifications, and documentation.
• Conduct basic surveys such as closings, foundations, and elevation certificates.
• Occasionally assist in the field to verify drawings against conditions.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Survey data analysis

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Technical Drafting or related field

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey CAD Technician with a strong background in land surveying and CAD design.

The role focuses on processing field data, creating high-quality survey drawings, and developing 3D terrain models using MicroStation, AutoCAD, and InRoads/OpenRoads. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to deliver accurate results, while ensuring GDOT standards are met and data is prepared for plans, as-builts, and final plats.