Survey CAD Technician: Civil 3D & Boundary Drawings

Spot On Surveying, Inc.; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot On Surveying, Inc. is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support plan production using AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D. This role emphasizes adherence to CAD standards and accurate drafting per established procedures.

The technician will prepare survey drawings, layer and sheet layouts, and assist the survey team with boundary and topographic tasks, while developing CAD skills and contributing to project schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D.
• Strong adherence to CAD standards and drafting procedures.
• Ability to prepare survey drawings from plans and field notes.
• Support boundary and topographic surveys with calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares computer-generated survey drawings and exhibits according to established standards.
• Understands and follows the company's standard CAD procedures for layering and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
• Completes detailed drawings from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using computer-aided drafting programs.
• Assists members of survey team with the preparation of boundary and topographic surveys, alignment plans, property exhibits and other graphics and completes simple calculations with specific instructions.
• Prepares Triangular Irregular Networks (TIN), surface models, and contours from field data
• Performs typical coordinate geometry calculations such as intersections, curves, inverses, area calculations, etc.
• Generates quantities of various materials from surface models
• Prepares calculations for field crews to take to the field for stake-out
• Communicates with other team members regarding project schedules and offers progress reports.
• Continues to develop skills and proficiency in the use of the computer-aided design software assigned
• Provides occasional input regarding company graphic standards and procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Coordinate geometry

CAD standards

Plan production

Sheet layout

Boundary/topographic surveys

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Spot On Surveying, Inc. is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support plan production using AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D. This role emphasizes adherence to CAD standards and accurate drafting per established procedures.

The technician will prepare survey drawings, layer and sheet layouts, and assist the survey team with boundary and topographic tasks, while developing CAD skills and contributing to project schedules.