Survey AutoCad Technician

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. in New York's Hudson Valley is seeking an experienced full-time Survey AutoCAD Technician to join the Land Surveying Department.

You will draft and revise survey plans, boundary and topographic maps, and profiles using AutoCAD and point cloud data. Collaborate with project managers and surveyors, ensure drawings reflect project specifications, and perform occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience supporting Land Surveying/Civil Engineering projects.
• Experience preparing boundary and topographic survey drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2024 or newer.
• Point Cloud drafting and processing experience.
• Ability to interpret field data and incorporate into drawings.
• NYCDDC experience strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma/equivalent; Associate degree or certificate is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
• MS Office proficiency; valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reduce survey field data, photographs, and sketches to develop survey plans.
• Prepare boundary and topographic survey maps, plans, profiles.
• Modify drawings per project specs after consulting with PMs and surveyors.
• Print, copy, scan, and organize CADD drawings.
• Occasional site visits as needed.

Skills

Survey drafting

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or certificate in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Point Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Tectonic is excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced full-time Survey AutoCAD Technician to join our Land Surveying Department, based in New York’s Hudson Valley. This position is well suited for a more experienced drafting professional with a strong background in land surveying and civil engineering drawings. While the department is based in the Hudson Valley, we are also open to qualified candidates who may be based out of our New York City office.

Essential Functions

Essential functions of this position include performing reduction of survey field data, photographs, and sketches, the calculations of and analysis of field data to develop detailed technical survey plans, and preparation of survey maps, including boundary and topographic surveys, plans, cross sections, and profiles using CADD methods. Additional duties include communicating with project managers, surveyors, and colleagues to modify drawings in accordance with project specifications, and printing, copying, scanning, and organizing CADD drawings. Occasional site visits may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive AutoCAD drafting experience supporting Land Surveying and/or Civil Engineering projects; candidates with more extensive experience are strongly encouraged to apply;
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed survey drawings, including boundary and topographic surveys, plans, profiles, cross sections, and other survey-related deliverables;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2024 or newer required;
• Point Cloud drafting and processing experience required;
• Experience interpreting and incorporating survey field data, field notes, sketches, photographs, and survey calculations into completed drawings;
• Ability to independently develop and revise drawings with limited oversight and coordinate directly with Project Managers and Surveyors;
• NYCDDC experience strongly preferred;
• High School Diploma/equivalent required; Associate’s Degree or Certificate Program in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field is a plus;
• Must be detail-oriented with effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Valid, clean driver’s license may be required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and computer generated documents, and will be required to communicate using the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position. They may be occasionally required to move around on a job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to obtain necessary specifications. The employee may be occasionally required to lift and/or move equipment and materials up to 10 lbs. This position may involve occasionally operating a motor-vehicle, which may require assuming a stationary position for extended periods of time. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and discretionary profit-sharing
• Multiple medical plan options, including EPO, POS, and HDHP plans, offering flexibility to meet different healthcare needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the HDHP option
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay Range

Tectonic's goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $40.00 / hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.