Survey CAD Technician

Gilder Search Group; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office role

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Survey CAD Technician for an in-office role focused on drafting and plan production. You will draft boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction survey plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D (and Carlson), and support civil/site drawings for engineering projects.

Join a collaborative team, process field data from GPS crews, and help maintain drafting standards in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• 2-7+ years of CAD drafting experience in surveying and/or civil engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (Carlson experience a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control in drafting.
• Ability to work effectively on a variety of project types in a fast-paced office environment.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to project success.

Responsibilities

• Draft boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction survey plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or Carlson).
• Prepare civil/site drawings to support engineering projects as needed.
• Process and manage field data from GPS and total station crews.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and efficient workflows.
• Conduct deed and map research in support of boundary resolution.
• Maintain organized drawing files and contribute to drafting standards.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson software

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join our team in a fully in-office role focused on drafting and plan production. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed CAD work and wants to contribute to both surveying and civil engineering projects.

What You'll Do

• Draft boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction survey plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or Carlson).
• Prepare civil/site drawings to support engineering projects as needed.
• Process and manage field data from GPS and total station crews.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and efficient workflows.
• Conduct deed and map research in support of boundary resolution.
• Maintain organized drawing files and contribute to drafting standards.

What We're Looking For

• 2-7+ years of CAD drafting experience in surveying and/or civil engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (Carlson experience a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control in drafting.
• Ability to work effectively on a variety of project types in a fast-paced office environment.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to project success.

Why Join Us?

• 100% in-office position with a focus on drafting and plan production.
• Opportunity to support both surveying and civil engineering projects.
• Direct collaboration with experienced surveyors and engineers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.