Survey CAD Technician | BOCA RATON

LVI Associates; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Boca Raton is seeking a detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician to support a variety of land surveying projects across South Florida. You will prepare survey deliverables, process field data, and assist survey crews and project managers with drafting and mapping tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CAD drafting experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a solid understanding of surveying principles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Survey CAD drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing survey deliverables and exhibits.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, geometry, and mapping standards.
• Ability to interpret field notes, deeds, plats, and legal descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey plats, maps, exhibits, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process and draft field-collected survey data from GPS, total stations, scanners, and drone surveys.
• Produce boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, route, utility, easement, and as-built survey drawings.
• Develop legal descriptions, sketch-and-description packages, and easement exhibits.
• Assist with FDOT, municipal, county, and private development surveying projects.
• Perform deed research and support boundary analysis efforts.
• Maintain drafting standards, quality control procedures, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Professional Surveyors & Mappers (PSMs), survey crews, engineers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and timely project completion.
• Incorporate revisions and redlines into project deliverables.
• Organize project files, CAD standards, and survey databases.
• Support the preparation of permit exhibits, construction staking plans, and utility mapping deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey Drafting

Boundary & Topographic Surveys

GPS & Field Data Processing

Attention to Detail

Teamwork & Communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in Surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Carlson Survey

MicroStation

GIS software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician to join our growing surveying team in Boca Raton. This individual will play a critical role in supporting a variety of land surveying projects throughout South Florida by preparing accurate survey deliverables, processing field data, and assisting survey crews and project managers with drafting and mapping needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience producing survey drawings for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, route, right-of-way, construction, and utility surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software. This position offers exposure to high-profile transportation, municipal, utility, land development, and infrastructure projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician to join our growing surveying team in Boca Raton. This individual will play a critical role in supporting a variety of land surveying projects throughout South Florida by preparing accurate survey deliverables, processing field data, and assisting survey crews and project managers with drafting and mapping needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience producing survey drawings for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, route, right-of-way, construction, and utility surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software. This position offers exposure to high-profile transportation, municipal, utility, land development, and infrastructure projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare survey plats, maps, exhibits, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process and draft field-collected survey data from GPS, total stations, scanners, and drone surveys.
• Produce boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, route, utility, easement, and as-built survey drawings.
• Develop legal descriptions, sketch-and-description packages, and easement exhibits.
• Assist with FDOT, municipal, county, and private development surveying projects.
• Perform deed research and support boundary analysis efforts.
• Maintain drafting standards, quality control procedures, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Professional Surveyors & Mappers (PSMs), survey crews, engineers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and timely project completion.
• Incorporate revisions and redlines into project deliverables.
• Organize project files, CAD standards, and survey databases.
• Support the preparation of permit exhibits, construction staking plans, and utility mapping deliverables.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of Survey CAD drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing land surveying deliverables and exhibits.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, geometry, and mapping standards.
• Ability to interpret field notes, sketches, deeds, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred

• Knowledge of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
• Experience with right-of-way mapping and route surveys.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, or GIS software.
• Understanding of Florida surveying standards and regulations.
• Associate's degree or technical certification in Surveying, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field.

Project Types

The selected candidate may support:

• Transportation and highway projects
• FDOT corridor and right-of-way surveys
• Municipal infrastructure improvements
• Utility and drainage projects
• Commercial and residential developments
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
• Boundary and subdivision surveys
• Construction staking and as-built surveys
• Environmental and Everglades-related infrastructure projects

Desired Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Survey Drafting
• Boundary Surveys
• ALTA/NSPS Surveys
• Topographic Mapping
• Route & Right-of-Way Mapping
• Legal Descriptions
• GPS & Survey Data ProcessingQuality Control Review
• Construction Survey Support

Why Join Us?

• Strong backlog of South Florida projects
• Opportunity to support significant transportation and infrastructure initiatives
• Collaborative team environment with experienced survey professionals
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding surveying practice
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term stability

This is an excellent opportunity for a Survey CAD Technician looking to work on diverse and impactful projects while continuing to develop technically within a well-established surveying organization in South Florida.