Survey CAD Technician

ESP Associates, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Charleston, SC is seeking a full-time Survey CAD Technician to support our civil engineering, surveying and planning projects. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, field-to-office workflows, and producing reliable drawings.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or higher in surveying technology or geomatics, 5+ years of land surveying experience, proficiency with Civil 3D and Trimble equipment, and ability to pass drug screen and background checks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in land surveying preferred.
• Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage field and office tasks.
• Field work may be required; land development survey experience is a plus.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Google Earth, Trimble Business Center, Word & Excel.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Survey computations

Field experience

Land development survey

Education

Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

Google Earth

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Trimble data collection

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Charleston, SC, US

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey CAD Technician in our Charleston office. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm!

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field and/or registration as a SIT preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years’ experience in land surveying preferred.
• Candidate will be required to demonstrate strong self-motivational and organizational skills, experience with survey computations and platting as well as field experience required.
• Position may require work to be performed in the field.
• Land Development survey experience required with emphasis on land development projects a plus.
• Experience with following programs preferred: Civil 3D 2016 or higher, Google Earth, Trimble Business Center and Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Experience with the following equipment preferred: Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, robotic total stations
• Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists are required.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)