Survey CAD Drafter — Civil 3D & Mapping

MacKay; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

MacKay is seeking a CAD Drafter to join our team in Roseville, CA. You will assist survey staff with data for land survey projects, work closely with field surveyors and Professional Land Surveyors, and deliver data for civil engineering designs.

You will perform staking calculations, draft layouts, map base data, and review field notes for compliance. Occasional travel and team collaboration are part of the role, with a strong emphasis on documentation and client-ready maps.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or technical certification in a relevant field such as engineering, surveying or construction management, or experience sufficient to address the demands of the position.
• Minimum 2+ years combined school and/or work experience with preference given to those who have in-field survey experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center preferred.
• Ability to take high-quality notes and organize information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent computer, writing, communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking calculations, easement drafting, and mapping.
• Apply survey information and reduce field notes to layout and draft designs and drawings for projects.
• Perform base mapping, overlay preparation, and work on storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and street design projects, including review site plans, layouts and publication mockups.
• Review and conduct field check data for compliance with jurisdictional codes, to ensure survey standards are met.
• Work with close supervision to complete a variety of office or field work as assigned such as preparing data, charts, plots, maps, records and documents related to surveys.
• Provide support to other departments such as preparing computer generated maps and exhibits.
• Prepare and maintain accurate survey and engineering records in support of licensed staff.
• Develop knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations regarding survey.
• Occasional field work, including out of town travel.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Teamwork

Note-taking

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate’s Degree or technical certification in engineering/surveying/construction management

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Job description

MacKay is seeking a CAD Drafter to join our team in Roseville, CA. You will assist survey staff with data for land survey projects, work closely with field surveyors and Professional Land Surveyors, and deliver data for civil engineering designs.

You will perform staking calculations, draft layouts, map base data, and review field notes for compliance. Occasional travel and team collaboration are part of the role, with a strong emphasis on documentation and client-ready maps.