Survey CAD Technician

Astra Surveying, LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra Surveying, LLC is seeking an AutoCAD Civil 3D CADD Technician to support surveying and civil design projects in Saint Augustine, FL. You will produce accurate construction documents, manage field data, and coordinate with project teams to ensure deliverables meet standards.

The role requires 3+ years of Civil 3D CAD drafting, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers and field crews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CAD drafting experience with a focus on Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2021 or newer, including surfaces and alignments.
• Experience preparing accurate as-built drawings and legal descriptions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed survey drawings including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and as-built docs.
• Import/export field and GIS data in multiple formats (.txt, .csv, .dgn, .shp, .xml, .gml, .kml).
• Draft and review legal descriptions and coordinate with field teams.
• Ensure compliance with CAD standards across projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and maintain quality.
• Organize digital files and support archiving and revision control.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure drafting consistency.
• Use Excel, Word, and Adobe to assist in documentation and coordination.

Skills

Civil 3D drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Detail orientation

Documentation coordination

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

We are seeking a skilled AutoCAD Civil 3D CADD Technician to support our surveying and civil design projects. This position is responsible for producing accurate construction documents, including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, site plans, legal descriptions, and as-built drawings. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Civil 3D, experienced in working with field data and engineering markups, and capable of delivering well-organized, standards-compliant drawings. This role collaborates closely with project managers, field crews, and engineers to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed survey drawings, including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, right-of-way exhibits, construction stakeouts, and as-built documentation.
• Import and export field and GIS data in various formats (.txt, .csv, .dgn, .shp, .xml, .gml, .kml, etc.).
• Draft and review legal descriptions and coordinate with field teams for setup and data prep.
• Ensure compliance with company, municipal, and industry CAD standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules, maintain quality, and ensure project accuracy.
• Organize digital files, manage project data, and support archiving and revision control.
• Perform quality control checks on deliverables and assist in maintaining drafting consistency across projects.
• Use supporting software platforms (Excel, Word, Adobe, etc.) to assist in project documentation and coordination.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of CAD drafting experience with a focus on Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2021 or newer, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, points, and data management.
• Demonstrated experience preparing accurate and professional as-built drawings.
• Working knowledge of land surveying principles and the ability to draft legal descriptions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Read and understand project documents.

Astra Surveying is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.