Survey AutoCad Technician

Tectonic ELS Services LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company matching

Medical plans: EPO, POS, HDHP

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental, vision, life insurance

FSAs for medical and dependent care

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering, based in New York's Hudson Valley, seeks an experienced full-time Survey AutoCAD Technician to join our Land Surveying Department. The role focuses on reducing field data to detailed survey plans and creating boundary/topographic drawings using CAD tools, with collaboration across project managers and surveyors.

Candidates should bring 5+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience, proficiency with AutoCAD 2024+, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AutoCAD drafting for Land Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Experience preparing boundary/topographic surveys, plans, profiles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2024+.
• Point Cloud drafting and processing required.
• Ability to interpret survey field data, notes, photos, and calculations into drawings.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with PMs and surveyors.
• NYCDDC experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree/certificate 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 detailed survey plans.
• Prepare boundary and topographic surveys, plans, cross sections, and profiles using CAD methods.
• Modify drawings per project specifications and coordinate with Project Managers and Surveyors.
• Print, copy, scan, and organize CAD drawings; maintain documentation.
• Occasional site visits as needed.

Skills

Senior AutoCAD drafting

Boundary & topographic surveys

Coordinate with PMs & surveyors

Field data interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree/Certificate in related field

Tools

AutoCAD 2024+

Point Cloud drafting

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Pay Range: $28.00 - $40.00 / hour

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.