Survey CAD Technician / Draftsman

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Loveland (CO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, seeks a full-time Civil 3D Survey CAD Technician/Draftsman for its Loveland, CO office. You will draft monumented surveys, ALTA plats, and topographic surveys under the guidance of a professional land surveyor, and support data processing in a CADD environment.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in land surveying, expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a willingness to learn Trimble Business Center.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in the land surveying industry
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency
• Ability to interpret plats, deeds, and conveyance documents
• Draft 3D survey data into presentation-grade drawings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Draft monumented surveys, ALTA plats, legal descriptions/exhibits, and topographic surveys
• Perform Trimble Business Center project adjustments and analyses
• Finalize deliverables for land surveying and geospatial products
• Maintain data integrity and ethical standards in drawings
• Collaborate with surveying, engineering and construction teams
• Assist field crews with data collection as needed

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Land surveying

Drafting

Communication

Field data collection

Education

LSIT certificate

Associate's degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering for CADD technologies

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm, seeks a full-time Civil 3D Survey CAD Technician/Draftsman for their Loveland, CO office, where they will work as part of a growing team to provide land surveying and geospatial solutions for the AEC industry, working on both in-house and external clients’ projects. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and responsible, and should be able to work both in a team-based, collaborative environment and independently. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in the land surveying field with knowledge and experience including land surveying principles, practices, and theory; land surveying instrumentation and data collection; data processing and rendering; completion drafting of presentation-grade products; communicating survey findings in an intelligible manner to accurately inform stakeholders. The position offers the option of a negotiated hybrid schedule for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Drawing production: under the purview of the professional land surveyor, draft various monumented land surveys, ALTAs, legal descriptions/exhibits, and topographic surveys
• Data processing: perform Trimble Business Center project adjustments, analyses, management, and error resolution prior to the importation of survey data into a CADD environment
• Deliverable preparation: perform completions drafting efforts to finalize land surveying and geospatial products prior to delivery with the goal of providing high-quality, easily interpretable deliverables
• Accountability: maintain high ethical standards and accountability for data and drawings issued, always striving towards doing the right thing and delivering objective, accurate findings/results
• Collaboration: work closely with surveying, engineering, and construction management teams to provide essential surveying data for project planning, design, and execution; work closely with survey field crews to execute projects as well as continuously evolve field-to-finish processes with the goal of increasing efficiency and accuracy of products
• Field data collection: assist survey crews (as needed) in completing various field survey tasks such as establishing control, running level loops, completing sanitary and storm structure as-builts, performing topographic surveys, recovering property and public lands corner markers and other evidence, etc.

Required skills/qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the land surveying industry, with a minimum of two of those years having been spent in an office role
• Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a strong desire to learn Trimble Business Center
• Ability to interpret and draft plats, deeds, and various conveyance documents in support of parcel, rights-of-way, and easement basemapping efforts for boundary projects ranging from lot/block monumented land surveys to corridor investigations
• Ability to import, modify, analyze, and complete draft 3D survey data to produce presentation-grade topographic survey drawings for design/engineering
• Experience performing diligent, self-guided research at the County level as well as via other resources, or a strong desire to advance one’s document recovery, analysis, and research skills
• Ability to meticulously draft, analyze, review, and finalize drawings of survey project regions to ensure accuracy of drawing construction, as-rendered features, and call-outs
• Have a passion for the land surveying and geospatial industry that serves as a foundation for decision-making, personal accountability, and the desire to learn/advance oneself within the industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing for clear, precise communications between project participants, owners, and stakeholders
• Must be in good physical condition and capable of safely and effectively performing the physical tasks associated with survey field work, including lifting, walking over uneven terrain, being stationary for extended periods of time, and working in various outdoor conditions

Preferred skills/qualifications

• LSIT (land surveyor-in-training) certificate
• Associate's degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering for CADD technologies
• Annual Salary Range or Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $40.00 (Depending on Experience) Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.

• We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.