SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN

Bill Carr Surveys; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical and dental benefits

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Bill Carr Surveys is seeking a detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician to transform survey data and plans into clear deliverables supporting fast-moving construction and land-surveying projects.

You will prepare and quality-check drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D, interpret plans, perform stakeout calculations, and coordinate with field crews and clients. A strong CAD background and on-site collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Five or more years of related CAD experience in land-surveying or construction
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and CAD practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and produce accurate work
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills for on-site teamwork

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise and quality-check survey and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications and survey data.
• Perform survey research and prepare stakeout calculations and field-support information.
• Coordinate technical information with field crews, project staff and clients.
• Prepare plotting sets, electronic submissions, CAD files and project closeout deliverables.
• Maintain CAD standards, templates and electronic archives.
• Stay current with CAD technology and industry practices and suggest improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Organization

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

AutoCAD LISP routines

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

# SURVEY CAD TECHNICIANHome > Job > Careers > SURVEY CAD TECHNICIANPosition titleSURVEY CAD TECHNICIANDescription**Join Bill Carr Surveys** Bill Carr Surveys, Inc. is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician who takes pride in producing accurate work and enjoys supporting fast-moving construction and land-surveying projects. In this role, your CAD expertise will directly support field crews and project teams by turning survey data, plans, and technical information into clear, reliable deliverables.**What You'll Do** - Prepare, revise, and quality-check survey and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. - Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, survey data, and related project information. - Perform survey research and prepare stakeout calculations and other field-support information. - Work closely with field crews, project staff, and clients to coordinate technical information and project needs. - Prepare plotting sets, electronic submissions, CAD files, and project closeout deliverables. - Help maintain organized CAD standards, templates, electronic archives, and quality-control procedures. - Stay current with relevant CAD technology and industry practices and recommend practical improvements.**What We're Looking For** - High school diploma or GED. - Five or more years of related CAD experience, including experience supporting land-surveying or construction projects. - Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and computer-aided drafting practices. - Ability to read and interpret construction plans and consistently produce accurate, detail-oriented work. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. - Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to collaborate in an on-site team environment.**A Plus, But Not Required** - Associate's or bachelor's degree in land surveying, civil engineering, drafting, or a related field. - Experience with Revit, MicroStation, AutoCAD LISP routines, or other relevant CAD software. - Knowledge of construction development, land surveying, GPS coordination, drones, aerial or hydrographic mapping, or BIM models. - Experience working with survey instrumentation data, including scanners and total stations.**Compensation & Benefits** - $30.00 per hour. - $12.50 biweekly cell phone stipend. - Paid Time Off. - 401(k). - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). - Medical and dental benefits.**READY TO APPLY?**Send your resume to [e-mail] organizationEmployment TypeFull-timeJob LocationWorking HoursMonday-Friday | 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Date postedSeptember 3, 2026