Survey CAD Technician

OHM Advisors; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to community advancement as a Survey CAD Technician. In this role, you'll support the Field Services Survey team by creating high-quality CADD drawings and collaborating closely with surveyors and engineers. Your contributions will help ensure accurate and organized survey documentation, driving projects that benefit communities. This innovative company values its employees and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference through their work.

Benefits

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Professional Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Service Leave

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Voluntary Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Survey CAD drafting with strong AutoCAD skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, design-ready base maps.

Responsibilities

• Produce CADD drawings based on field-collected survey data.
• Assist in processing field data and creating design-ready base maps.
• Support drafting tasks related to boundary and construction surveys.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Surveying Principles

Mathematical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surveying or Engineering

AutoCAD Certification

Tools

MicroStation

Carlson

GEOPAK

GIS Software

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Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute To OHM Advisors

As a Survey CAD Technician, you will support the Field Services Survey team through CADD production and technical drafting. You’ll assist in creating detailed, high-quality survey deliverables that align with project goals and industry standards. You’ll work closely with surveyors and engineers to ensure accurate, efficient, and organized survey documentation.

Your Responsibilities

• Produce CADD drawings based on field-collected survey data.
• Assist in processing field data and creating design-ready base maps.
• Support drafting tasks related to boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Research public land survey records and integrate findings into deliverables.
• Prepare easement and right-of-way descriptions and drawings as needed.
• Perform occasional survey field activities such as leveling, topographic mapping, and construction layout.
• Review and apply standard specifications, contracts, and local ordinances.
• Maintain awareness of state and local surveying regulations.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff to support project needs.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years in Survey CAD drafting).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with working knowledge of MicroStation, Carlson, and GEOPAK.
• Solid understanding of surveying principles, including boundary, topographic, and construction survey data.
• Strong mathematical skills, particularly in geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to interpret and process survey field data to produce accurate, design-ready base maps.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required auto insurance per state law.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD certification.
• Familiarity with TDOT or other DOT survey standards.
• Experience with GIS software or integration.
• Exposure to a wide variety of surveying equipment and field practices.
  
  
  

Benefits Summary

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
  
  
  

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University
  
  
  

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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