Survey CAD Technician II — Field & Office Pro

McAdams; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams, a full-service land planning and geomatics firm, seeks a Survey Technician II to support Professional Land Surveyors on diverse projects. Responsibilities include preparing survey documents, writing legal descriptions, maintaining field data, and coordinating with field crews using AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Civil 3D, and MS Office.

The role emphasizes accurate record keeping, scheduling field work, and ensuring compliance with state and local standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BS or associate degree in Surveying/Geomatics or related field.
• 2-5 years of surveying work experience.
• Strong knowledge of geometry, coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares survey documents per state/local standards (ALTA/NSPS, etc.).
• Independently writes legal descriptions for survey documents.
• Performs land records research and knows government offices.
• Compiles deeds and plats into a deed sketch.
• Assist with staking computations and construction staking basics.
• Assist in field crew packages and point maps.
• Escalate hazards and unsafe work conditions.
• Maintain good client relations and professional image in the field.
• Follow Geomatics department guidelines and procedures.
• Support safe and respectful work environment.

Skills

Geometry knowledge

Coordinate geometry

Trigonometry

Reading plans

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS or associate degree in Surveying/Geomatics

NSPS CST Level II preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Survey

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

McAdams, a full-service land planning and geomatics firm, seeks a Survey Technician II to support Professional Land Surveyors on diverse projects. Responsibilities include preparing survey documents, writing legal descriptions, maintaining field data, and coordinating with field crews using AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Civil 3D, and MS Office.

The role emphasizes accurate record keeping, scheduling field work, and ensuring compliance with state and local standards.