Survey CAD Technician: Topo, Boundary & ROW Drafting

ACTalent; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Simple IRA retirement plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support a variety of land surveying projects, including topographic, construction, boundary, and right-of-way surveys. The role works under an RPLS and focuses on accurate calculations, data review, and documentation while growing technical expertise and project responsibility.

The ideal candidate has extensive survey experience, proficiency in MicroStation/AutoCAD/Civil 3D/OpenRoads, and strong communication skills to document findings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 24 years of progressive experience in land surveying, including office and/or field support.
• Strong working knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads.
• Understanding of survey standards, legal descriptions, and record research practices.
• Ability to perform survey-related calculations such as traverse closures, adjustments, area calculations, and alignment computations.
• Proficiency in land surveying concepts, including topographic surveys, construction surveys, boundary surveys, and right-of-way surveys.
• Experience with survey design and drafting using CAD tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings and collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support topographic, construction, boundary, and right-of-way survey projects from initial data collection through final deliverables.
• Perform and assist with survey calculations, including traverse closures and adjustments, field note reductions, boundary analysis, deed sketches, area calculations, and horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Review survey data, drawings, and related documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare clear and accurate metes and bounds legal descriptions for boundary surveys.
• Conduct deed and record research to support boundary determinations and right-of-way analysis.
• Assist in identifying and resolving boundary or right-of-way conflicts by analyzing survey evidence and field data.
• Communicate discrepancies or data issues to supervising surveyor.
• Collaborate with RPLS and project teams to align with goals, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Use CAD and design software tools to draft and refine survey drawings and maps.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet project deadlines with high accuracy.
• Maintain organized records of survey calculations, field notes, and CAD files.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Survey calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support a variety of land surveying projects, including topographic, construction, boundary, and right-of-way surveys. The role works under an RPLS and focuses on accurate calculations, data review, and documentation while growing technical expertise and project responsibility.

The ideal candidate has extensive survey experience, proficiency in MicroStation/AutoCAD/Civil 3D/OpenRoads, and strong communication skills to document findings and