Senior Survey CAD Technician: ALTA/NSPS & Topo Lead

ETM Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Performance-based bonus potential

Job summary

ETM Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician in the Tampa area to prepare high quality survey drawings, plats, and mapping deliverables based on field data, legal descriptions, and client specs.

The role also involves reviewing data for accuracy and guiding junior technicians. You will process field data from total stations, GPS, and laser scanners, and ensure compliance with drafting standards while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of CAD Technician experience.
• An Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting, surveying (geomatics) or a related field.
• CST Level III Certificate is advantageous.
• Experience with Leica Captivate.
• Experience preparing ALTA/NSPS surveys and subdivision plats.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microstation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, boundary analysis, mapping standards, and calculations.
• Solid math background in geometry, trigonometry, & algebra.
• Ability to read and interpret civil & surveying plans, maps, deeds, legal descriptions, and title commitments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize survey drawings, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, construction staking, and as-built drawings
• Process and interpret field data from total stations, GPS, laser scanning equipment (Terrestrial, Aerial, Mobile)
• Perform deed research, deed plotting, deed interpretation, and boundary calculations.
• Ensure compliance with state, municipal, and client drafting standards.
• Review and quality check (QA/QC) work prepared by junior CAD technicians.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Surveyors, field crews, and clients to clarify project requirements and scope.
• Maintain organized digital project files and templates.
• Assist in developing and maintaining CAD standards, libraries, and workflows.
• Support project scheduling and help meet production deadlines.

Skills

5+ years CAD Technician experience

Survey principles

Boundary analysis

Boundary calculations

Detail-oriented

Time management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting, surveying (geomatics) or related field

CST Level III Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Captivate

Microstation

Job description

ETM Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician in the Tampa area to prepare high quality survey drawings, plats, and mapping deliverables based on field data, legal descriptions, and client specs.

The role also involves reviewing data for accuracy and guiding junior technicians. You will process field data from total stations, GPS, and laser scanners, and ensure compliance with drafting standards while mentoring junior staff.