Survey Design Technician 5

KCI; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. seeks a Survey Design Technician 5 to design and draft survey drawings using AutoCAD for federal, state, and local approvals. You will work with a project-manager‑led team to ensure accuracy, timely delivery, and adherence to ISO-like standards across multiple jurisdictions.

You will review manuals and technical documents, prepare reports and sketches, and ensure designs meet project scopes and budgets while maintaining strong collaboration with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Highschool Diploma/GED; Minimum of 7 years of experience with an Associate’s Degree; Minimum of 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft survey drawings using AutoCAD for approvals by Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Work with a team of drafters under a project manager to support the practice.
• Review and interpret design manuals, technical documents, and local jurisdiction details.
• Prepare accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations and sketches.
• Size and specify design requirements accurately.

Skills

AutoCAD

Survey drawing

Team collaboration

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Google Earth

Job description

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge. At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

The Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Kci Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career. We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Survey Design Technician 5 your primary responsibilities include designing and drafting construction drawings using AutoCAD and other relevant software. You will work closely with a team under the supervision of a project manager to ensure that all designs meet the approval standards of federal, state, and local agencies. Your role involves reviewing and interpreting technical documents, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. You will be expected to demonstrate attention to detail, collaborate effectively with team members, and interface with clients and other professionals to meet project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and draft survey drawings using AutoCAD (or other required software), ensuring they meet the required standards for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Work with a team of drafters and designers under the supervision of a project manager to support the practice.
• Review and interpret design manuals, technical documents, and local jurisdiction details.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with some guidance.
• Size and specify design requirements accurately.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, ensuring projects meet ISO compliance requirements.
• Strive to achieve or exceed the budgeted individual utilization target.
• Attend bi-weekly or more frequent meetings with project teams to discuss progress and address any issues.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to team performance and actively participate in meetings.
• Complete all assigned tasks on time, within budget, and in accordance with the project scope.
• Compare field data to base plans to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering principles for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Collect necessary data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs, to support project needs.
• Read and interpret technical documents, design manuals, and local jurisdiction details to effectively perform job duties.
• Size and specify design requirements, ensuring all design aspects meet project and regulatory standards.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The job description is not designed to contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Highschool Diploma/GED; Minimum of 7 years of experience with an Associate’s Degree; Minimum of 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Education And/or Work Experience Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Suite; Photoshop and Google Earth

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required

• Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.