Survey CADD Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

License bonuses

Referral bonuses

Overtime pay policy

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey CADD Operator to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Houston, TX. You will transform field survey data into accurate, high-quality drawings supporting land development and infrastructure projects.

Work closely with a Surveyor In Training and a Registered Professional Land Surveyor to learn office-side surveying, CAD standards, and topographic deliverables while contributing to multiple survey projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related drafting or survey field experience.
• Experience with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Trimble Business Center preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job communications and instructions.
• Training/mentorship will help translate field surveying knowledge into survey CAD production.

Responsibilities

• Draft parcels or subdivision boundaries from legal descriptions using CAD techniques (Carlson Survey, or Civil 3D).
• Prepare survey drawings and deliverables for topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, construction surveys, and related projects.
• Read and plot Legal descriptions; follow CAD standards and field-to-finish conventions.
• Coordinate with SIT, RPLS, field crews and staff to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Associates/Technical AutoCAD certificate

Tools

Carlson Survey

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey CADD Operator to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Houston, TX. In this role, you'll work closely with a Surveyor In Training (SIT) and a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to transform field survey data into accurate, high-quality drawings that support land development and infrastructure projects. Join a collaborative team, work with cutting-edge technology, and grow your career with a nationally recognized engineering and design firm. This is an excellent learning and growth opportunity for anyone with basic CAD experience, or an experienced Survey Party Chief looking to see what the office side of surveying is all about.

Responsibilities

• Ability to draft parcels, or subdivision boundaries from legal descriptions using CAD techniques (Carlson Survey, or Civil 3D).
• Possesses basic to intermediate AutoCAD drafting skills and aptitude.
• Ability to prepare survey drawings and deliverables for topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, construction surveys, exhibits, elevation certificates, and related survey projects.
• Ability to read and plot Legal descriptions.
• Performs drafting of portions of routine projects under direction of Surveyor In Training (SIT) and Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).
• Understands surveying terminology.
• Prepare a variety of survey products.
• Plot record deeds, plats, easements, and other record documents.
• Compare record information against field evidence.
• Follow company CAD standards, layer standards, symbols, and field-to-finish conventions.
• Coordinate with SIT, RPLS, field crews, and other survey staff to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree or a Certificate from a technical school, preferably in AutoCAD.
• 1-3 years of related drafting experience OR survey field experience.
• Experience with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Trimble Business Center is highly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with survey staff in an in‑person, mentorship‑oriented production environment.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Survey field personnel interested in transitioning into office production are encouraged to apply. Training and mentorship will be provided to help translate field surveying knowledge into survey CAD production.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through:

• reimbursement for education
• a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities