Survey CAD Drafter

WSP; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Survey CAD Drafter to join our Land Surveying and Geospatial Team from our Lawrenceville, NJ, Valhalla, NY, or New York, NY offices. This is a full-time production role providing survey plans and other deliverables under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED with 0–2+ years in land surveying or geospatial services, and drafting software experience. Strong learning mindset, teamwork, attention to detail, and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; higher education in land surveying or related field preferred.
• 0-2+ years of experience in land surveying or geospatial services or related field.
• Experience or training using drafting programs.
• Willingness to learn and strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and conduct rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of survey plans and other deliverables.
• Work on a variety of survey projects across multiple sectors.
• Use drafting programs, survey data processing, project tracking, and MS Office daily.
• Interact with clients by email, phone, or meetings; represent WSP professionally.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed by business requirements.
• Uphold company policies, safety, and conduct standards.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Higher education in land surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/InRoads

Leica Infinity

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently searching for a Survey CAD Drafter to join our Land Surveying and Geospatial Team out of our Lawrenceville, NJ, Valhalla, NY, or New York, NY offices. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.

Your Impact

This is a full-time position performing survey office work in a production role under the guidance of the management team.

• Candidates will primarily aide in the production of survey plans and other deliverables
• Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
• Candidates will utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project tracking programs, Microsoft office products, and other types of software on a daily basis.
• Candidates may interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Experience or training in the use of drafting programs.
• Possess a willingness to learn.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete office tasks related to land surveying.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Possess LSIT or CST certifications.
• Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $51,300 - $65,550

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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