Survey CAD Technician

Stantec; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking candidates in San Antonio, Texas for a position that involves preparing CAD drawings for various types of surveys. Responsibilities include coordinating field crew activities and ensuring deadlines are met while following safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, strong math skills, and effective communication abilities. Stantec promotes a supportive workplace environment focused on community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Civil 3D in an office environment.
• Requires ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with UAS and/or LiDAR data processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for various survey types, including boundary and topographic surveys.
• Assist in coordinating survey field crew activities and ensure completion dates are met.
• Research survey records to obtain property boundary information.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D surface modeling

CAD standards

Math skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Technical degree/diploma/certificate in related field

Tools

Openroads

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geospatial team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of surveying, GIS, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings on concurrent projects, including boundary, topographic, land title surveys, subdivision plats, metes and bounds descriptions, and other surveys.
• Prepare record deed and plat drawings to assist the field crews, reduce field data, calculate contours, complete final survey drawings, and retrace the boundaries of a project.
• Assist in coordinating activities of a survey field crew, ensure completion dates and budgets are met, and consistent application of firm operating standards and safety practices.
• Review field notes and exhibits for easement agreements.
• Prepare staking calculations for construction projects.
• Research survey records to obtain information about property boundaries to be surveyed and coordinate findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects.
• Review field survey data for accuracy, including measurements and calculations conducted for survey sites.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D surface modeling required.
• Knowledge of CAD standards and relevant software programs including Openroads, Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and related software a plus.
• Strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Requires ability to work well in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• UAS and/or LiDAR data processing a plus.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Civil 3D performing similar tasks in an office environment.

Typically, this position works in an open‑concept office environment.

Primary Location: United States – Texas – San Antonio.

Schedule: Full time. Travel: Yes.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.