Survey & CAD Technician: AutoCAD Civil 3D + Drone Data

W & A Engineering, LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

W & A Engineering, LLC seeks a detail-oriented survey technician to support land surveying projects. You will process field and drone data, draft plats and legal descriptions, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting, GIS software like Pix4D/QGIS, and strong communication. On-site work in Athens, GA with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with surveying field techniques and equipment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to complete a project on time and to specs.
• Research deeds, plats and other documents for survey work.
• Download and process survey field and drone data.
• Interpret and plot deeds and plats for property surveys.
• Develop and modify drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Draft legal descriptions for boundaries and easements.
• Create field views to verify data against maps.
• Coordinate with internal departments on project details.
• Report recurring field errors to coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Multitasking

Logical thinking

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Pix4D

QGIS

Carlson software

Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

W & A Engineering, LLC seeks a detail-oriented survey technician to support land surveying projects. You will process field and drone data, draft plats and legal descriptions, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting, GIS software like Pix4D/QGIS, and strong communication. On-site work in Athens, GA with a focus on quality and efficiency.