Survey CAD Technician

Spotlock; West Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition and licensing reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in West Milford, NJ is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to draft boundary surveys and collaborate with survey crews and engineers. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position offers competitive pay along with benefits including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Survey CAD Technician or similar role.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles and mapping standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with survey crews and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Draft boundary surveys and topographic plans.
• Prepare and revise municipal tax maps.
• Generate surfaces and profiles using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Technical degree or CAD certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

We’re seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join a growing civil engineering and land surveying team in Phillipsburg, NJ. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys collaborating with survey crews and engineers, producing accurate drawings, and contributing to projects that shape local communities.

What You’ll Do

• Draft boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic and existing conditions plans, and route surveys.
• Prepare and revise municipal tax maps.
• Import survey points, create surfaces, and generate profiles and cross-sections using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Maintain CAD standards while ensuring accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
• Work closely with project managers, surveyors, and field crews to deliver high-quality plans on schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience as a Survey CAD Technician or in a related CAD drafting role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (MicroStation experience a plus).
• Knowledge of survey points, feature lines, surfaces, and profiles.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, legal descriptions, and mapping standards.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong communication.
• Technical degree, CAD certification, or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.

What’s Offered

• Competitive pay: $30 – $35/hr, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition and licensing reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities (including mentorship and training programs)
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture with flexible schedules