Survey Data and CAD Technician

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLC is seeking a skilled Survey Data Technician to join our team in supporting national infrastructure projects. This strictly office-based, highly technical role focuses on processing, administering, and coordinating incoming survey data to deliver pristine, accurate deliverables.

You will review field data daily, verify accuracy, and work with Project Managers and Field Supervisors to resolve inconsistencies.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and precise data handling required.
• Proficient in CAD data processing and survey data workflows.
• Able to communicate technical information to team members.

Responsibilities

• Review daily field data for accuracy and completeness.
• Import field codes and manage survey points using CAD tools.
• Prepare final project deliverables, plats, drawings, and legal descriptions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data processing

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Survey Data Technician to join our team in supporting large-scale infrastructure and linear energy projects across the country. In this critical technical role, you will serve as the essential link between our field operations and final client deliverables, handling the daily processing, administration, and coordination of incoming survey data. This is a strictly office-based, highly technical position where your sharp eye for detail ensures our project teams receive pristine, accurate data frameworks, keeping our operations moving forward efficiently.

Office Locations & Travel Flexibility

We are actively recruiting talent to support projects across our national footprint, including our established regional offices:

• Magnolia Springs, AL
• Mooresville, NC (Corporate Headquarters)
• Traverse City, MI
• Some Travel may be required for this role.

As a Survey Data Technician, you will review incoming daily field data to verify its accuracy, completeness, and strict compliance with our project specifications and quality control standards. You will immediately identify and document any field data inconsistencies or omissions, collaborating directly with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and Survey Crew Chiefs to achieve quick resolutions.

Daily operational duties include utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D to import field codes, manage survey points, develop accurate surface models, and draft final project deliverables. You will assist with data processing for route surveys, boundary analysis, and construction layouts, while helping prepare survey plats, alignment drawings, and right-of-way legal descriptions. Additionally, you will support the production team by conducting in-depth deed research, gathering record maps, and executing deed plotting to establish baseline project boundaries. You will keep our digital house in order by organizing and maintaining clean, secure, and logical file structures for all incoming field data, active drawings, and final archives, all while maintaining open, consistent communication across field and office teams to meet client demands, project timelines, and technical tolerances.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate strong proficiency in AutoCAD drafting, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and standard Microsoft Office applications. Candidates must be able to work on Continental United States (CONUS) infrastructure projects. A valid driver’s license and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) are mandatory. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and a standard 7-year background check and possess the flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally for training sessions or project team meetings.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position involves frequent extended sitting while performing detailed data processing and intensive CAD modeling. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, such as physical project files, large-format plan sets, or plotting materials. Work is performed indoors in a professional, collaborative office environment during standard business hours, requiring strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for continuous computer work and operating precision drafting software.

Why Join the Patriot Team?

At PSI, we offer a highly competitive pay structure based on your experience, paired with comprehensive benefits that support your health and long-term financial well-being. We actively foster a supportive, results-oriented corporate culture that values transparent communication, mutual mentorship, technical precision, and high-quality work. As a growing organization, we are committed to investing in our people, giving you genuine opportunities for career development and the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects that shape communities across the nation.