Senior Survey CAD Technician: Boundary & Mapping Expert

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

Job summary

ETM Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician to prepare high quality survey drawings, plats, and mapping deliverables from field data and client specs.

The role includes QA/QC of junior CAD work and coordinating with PMs, field crews, and clients to ensure on-time delivery. Candidates should have 5+ years CAD experience, an associate degree or technical certificate in drafting or geomatics, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation is a plus, with knowledge of ALTA/NSPS surveys.

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 – 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, including coordinate geometry
• Solid math background in geometry, trigonometry, & algebra
• Ability to read and interpret civil & surveying plans, maps, deeds, legal descriptions, and title commitments
• Problem-solving aptitude to proactively anticipate, prevent, and solve issues
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of local and state surveying requirements is a plus
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

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

CAD Technician

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leica Captivate

MicroStation

Boundary analysis

Coordinate geometry

Education

Associate degree in drafting or surveying

Geomatics certificate

Tools

Leica Captivate

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

ETM Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician to prepare high quality survey drawings, plats, and mapping deliverables from field data and client specs.

The role includes QA/QC of junior CAD work and coordinating with PMs, field crews, and clients to ensure on-time delivery. Candidates should have 5+ years CAD experience, an associate degree or technical certificate in drafting or geomatics, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation is a plus, with knowledge of ALTA/NSPS surveys.