Survey / Civil CAD Technician

Spalding DeDecker; Rochester Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to support their surveying and civil engineering teams in producing detailed technical documentation. Responsibilities include preparing construction drawings, conducting engineering calculations, and ensuring accuracy of technical plans. Candidates should possess strong proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement after the probation period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional CAD experience in a similar industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 or MicroStation V8 is desirable.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and topographic profiles.
• Process engineering calculations using CAD software.
• Review and check plans for accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in drafting for surveying or engineering applications

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple project tasks

Problem-solving using CAD tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

You will work from our Rochester Hillsoffice. If you live more than 120 miles from this office, we offer relocationassistance.

Spalding DeDecker is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to support our surveying and civil engineering teams in producing detailed technical documentation. In this position, the CAD Technician will prepare construction drawings, topographic profiles, maps, and specifications used in the planning and execution of civil engineering and surveying projects. This position reports directly to the CAD/Survey Manager.

Candidates should have strong proficiency in drafting for surveying or engineering applications and be capable of producing accurate, high‑quality technical plans. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and able to manage multiple project tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Overtime may be required based on project workload.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform basic mathematic calculations. (example: pipe slopes, areas, volumes, etc.)
• Detailing and development of construction plans. Process raw information from Designer for project design.
• Read and follow CAD Standards and Operating Procedures, including standards, conventions, and guidelines, implementing them in daily assignments to maintain uniformity in work products.
• Review and check plans for accuracy.
• Able to use station offset methods to set points.
• Estimate manhours required to complete CAD projects.
• Process various engineering calculations using second party software with minimal supervision (example: creating existing and proposed surfaces, creating alignments and profiles).
• Produce site plan and utility layout with minimal supervision from Designer.
• Process existing and proposed profiles (example: grade, utilities).
• Plot legal descriptions for parcels, easements, and right of ways.
• Import survey data into Civil 3D.
• Produce boundary, topographical, ALTA, and As‑built surveys.
• Generate stake‑out coordinates and plot information for field crew.
• Use AutoCAD or MicroStation proficiently in daily assignments.

Requirements

• 1 year minimum of professional full‑time CAD experience in similar industry; Level of position classification (I, II, or III) commensurate with years of experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015, MicroStation V8, or GeoPAK desirable.
• High school graduate required OR a minimum of five years of civil engineering/surveying computer aided drafting experience. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 40 hours of additional field experience is preferred.
• Understanding of metric system and ability to convert between metric and English.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to problem‑solve using the tools and skills typical for this position.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Individuals must be willing to:

• Work in an office environment.
• Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it.
• Perform project site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full‑time, hybrid with three days per week required in the office after completion of probation period.

Schedule: Monday to Friday.

Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay.

Language: English (Required).

Work Location: Rochester Hills office.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance