Survey CAD Technician

Sheffler & Company, Inc; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Pension plan

Performance bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Casual culture

Advancement opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Sheffler & Company, Inc. in Sewickley, PA is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to convert field survey data into precise CAD drawings. Under a PLS or PM, you will bridge field measurements with office design using Civil 3D and related tools.

Responsibilities include data processing from GPS/RTK, drafting ALTA/NSPS surveys and topo maps, researching deeds and maps, and QA/QC of drawings. Occasional fieldwork is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Assoc degree in CAD, drafting, land surveying, or civil engineering technology; CST certification a plus
• 3–5+ years of progressive land surveying and CAD drafting experience
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D v2016+; Carlson Software a plus
• Solid math foundation (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) used in surveying
• Excellent written and verbal communication to interact with municipalities, clients and team members

Responsibilities

• Data processing: Import, reduce, and check raw field data from GPS and robotic total stations
• Drafting & design: Prepare field-to-finish boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topo maps, and easement exhibits using Civil 3D
• Research: Review deeds, easements, and maps to support boundary retracement
• Calculations: Perform closure, horizontal, boundary analysis, and staking computations
• Quality control: QA/QC checks on drawings and descriptions before submittal
• Collaboration: Coordinate with field crews, project managers and engineers to meet deadlines
• Review tract locations on GIS sites
• Occasional field work with GPS equipment
• Additional duties as needed

Skills

Data processing

Drafting & design

Research

Calculations

QA/QC

Collaboration

GIS review

Field work

Education

High school diploma

Associates in CAD / drafting / land surveying / civil engineering technology

CST certification (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Software

Job description

Firm Description

Sheffler & Company, Inc. (Sheffler/SCI) is a growing Civil Engineering (Site Development/Land Planning) & Surveying Consulting firm located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 12 miles north of the City of Pittsburgh. Gary A. Sheffler, Sr., PLS founded our company in 1970 and is still active in the company today. Gary’s son, Gary A. Sheffler, Jr., PE/PLS, is the Principal in Charge of Engineering & Surveying Services while his wife, Cristina Sheffler, serves as company President. The company is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise.

Shefflerhas an unparalleled level of expertise in surveying, civil engineering, and site development/land planning with registered professional engineers and surveyors licensed in PA, WV, OH, VA, KY & NC. We strive to provide quality, professionalism, and sound investigation of the physical, economic, social, and environmental qualities of every project. We stress personal service and a total quality management approach for our clients. Our team takes immense pride in the preparation of our work to ensure our client’s success and meet our client’s demands.

Position Summary

The Survey CAD Technician completes projects by preparing survey plans and documents in accordance with client and company specifications. The Survey CAD Technician transforms raw data from field survey crews into accurate, electronically generated survey drawings. Working under the direction of a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Project Manager, this role bridges field measurements and office design.

Key Responsibilities

In support of client requirements, qualified candidates shall have experience in all aspects of land surveying in metes & bounds states. Candidates shall also have experience in Public Lands surveying, field survey, aerial imagery and perform boundary resolution using deed descriptions. Ideal candidates will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Data Processing: Import, reduce, and check raw field data collected via GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
• Drafting & Design: Prepare field-to-finish boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographic maps, as-built plans, subdivision plats and easement exhibits using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Research: Search public records, deeds, easements, and county/city maps to support boundary retracement and working sketches for field crews
• Calculations: Perform closure, horizontal, boundary analysis, and construction stakeout math computations.
• Quality Control: Perform QA/QC checks on drawings, legal descriptions, and point files before final submittal.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with field crews, project managers, and engineers to resolve data discrepancies and meet project deadlines.
• Review tract locations on GIS sites
• Retrieve additional information as needed.
• Occasional field work using GPS equipment.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree in CAD, drafting, land surveying, or civil engineering technology; CST certification a plus but not required
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of progressive land surveying and CAD drafting experience
• Software Proficiency: 3 to 5+ years of experience and strong technical working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D v. 2016 or higher; experience with Carlson Software is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Solid foundation in mathematics (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) used in surveying; excellent word processing and reading comprehension skills.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with municipalities, clients and team members
• Disposition: Positive, can-do attitude

Position Benefits

• 100% Company Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance for the employee – dependent coverage available.
• 401K with company contributions (3% Safe Harbor employer contribution + 3% Profit Sharing employer contribution w/ NO mandatory employee contribution)
• Pension Plan (3% employer contribution - NO employee contribution)
• Performance bonuses
• 7 Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company paid certification renewals if applicable.
• Company supports a healthy work/home life balance. . Flexible schedule available
• Casual, results-driven company culture
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral Program

Salary/Wage

• $25.00 - $38.50 per hour; overtime available
• Rate commensurate with qualifications and experience.