Survey CAD Technician: Map, Analyze & Grow

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Volunteer time off

Health, vision & dental insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to produce land survey drawings and map substitutes from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

You will prepare maps from field data, reduce notes, perform coordinate geometry calculations, and post-process GPS data while coordinating with field crews. 3–5 years' surveying experience and AutoCAD skills are preferred. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; equivalent accepted.
• Two-year CAD program is asset; college/technical school preferred.
• 3–5 years of practical surveying/mapping experience with AutoCAD or similar.
• Valid driver's license and insurability per company policy (required).
• Ability to work safely and follow safety regulations at all times.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and surveying software; knowledge of Trimble data collection.
• Strong math skills and ability to read/interpret plans, deeds and legal descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare maps/drawings from field data: topographic, boundary, site plans, exhibits, etc.
• Reduce field notes; perform calculations and QA/QC checks.
• Conduct coordinate geometry calculations (intersections, curves, inverses).
• Post-process GPS data and incorporate various data types (static GPS, RTK).
• Establish control, elevations, and ties to centerlines and benchmarks.
• Assemble reference data for field crews; prep pre-calculations for fieldwork.

Skills

AutoCAD

Surveying

GIS

Google Earth

Trimble GPS

Robotic total stations

Excel

Reading plans

Mathematical computations

Communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

CAD certificate/associate degree

Tools

Trimble Data Collection

Trimble Business Center

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

GIS software

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to produce land survey drawings and map substitutes from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

You will prepare maps from field data, reduce notes, perform coordinate geometry calculations, and post-process GPS data while coordinating with field crews. 3–5 years' surveying experience and AutoCAD skills are preferred. A valid driver's license is required.