Survey Drafter

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Survey Drafter for a contract position based out of Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on CAD drafting of boundary and ROW surveys, and creating plan/profile drawings for transmission line projects.

On-site work involves close collaboration with surveyors and engineers to ensure data accuracy and compliance with project specs. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in drafting, strong AutoCAD experience, and proficiency in Civil 3D or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting or related technical field.
• Strong experience using CAD software, particularly AutoCAD.
• Experience creating drawings for transmission lines, including plan and profile drawings, detail drawings, and cover sheets.
• Knowledge of survey coordinate systems and interpreting survey data.
• Ability to write metes and bounds or centerline descriptions.
• Proficiency in interpreting survey data for drawings.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to collaborate with surveyors and engineers.
• Experience with drafting in land development, topography, construction, civil engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting of boundary, transmission line right-of-way, and land tie surveys.
• Create, update, and revise plan and profile drawings, detail drawings, cover sheets, and other technical drawings for transmission line projects.
• Write clear metes and bounds or centerline descriptions for assigned projects.
• Work closely with the survey team to update, add, and modify drawings based on field readings and survey data.
• Research existing survey and real estate records to support survey field crews and office personnel.
• Contact local and state agencies to obtain right-of-way and easement information required for projects.
• Transmit completed drawings and project documentation to relevant stakeholders in a timely and organized manner.
• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable industry standards and project-specific requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all drawings, revisions, and associated documentation.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and other team members to verify the accuracy of survey data and design information.
• Provide occasional field support as needed to confirm the accuracy of survey data and drawings.
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines in all drafting and support activities.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Plan & profile drawings

Metes and bounds

Survey data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Civil design fundamentals

Topography awareness

Education

Associate degree in drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Job Title: Survey DrafterJob Description

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting of boundary, transmission line right-of-way, and land tie surveys in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

• Create, update, and revise plan and profile drawings, detail drawings, cover sheets, and other technical drawings for transmission line projects.

• Write clear and accurate metes and bounds or centerline descriptions for assigned projects.

• Work closely with the survey team to update, add, and modify drawings based on field readings and survey data.

• Research existing survey and real estate records to support survey field crews and office personnel.

• Contact local and state agencies to obtain right-of-way and easement information required for projects.

• Transmit completed drawings and project documentation to relevant stakeholders in a timely and organized manner.

• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable industry standards and project-specific requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date records of all drawings, revisions, and associated documentation.

• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and other team members to verify the accuracy of survey data and design information.

• Provide occasional field support as needed to confirm the accuracy of survey data and drawings.

• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines in all drafting and support activities.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in drafting or a related technical field.

• Strong experience using CAD software, particularly AutoCAD.

• Experience creating drawings for transmission lines, including plan and profile drawings, detail drawings, and cover sheets.

• Knowledge of survey coordinate systems and the ability to interpret survey data and surveys.

• Ability to write clear metes and bounds or centerline descriptions.

• Proficiency in interpreting survey data for use in technical drawing creation.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with surveyors, engineers, and other team members to verify data accuracy.

• Experience with drafting and design in areas such as land development, topography, construction, and civil engineering.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MicroStation or other CAD platforms in addition to AutoCAD.

• Background in civil design, civil engineering, or land surveying projects.

• Familiarity with topographic and land surveying practices.

• Understanding of right-of-way and easement developments for transmission line projects.

• Interest in building a long-term career within the utility and transmission line industry.

• Ability to adapt to project-specific requirements and evolving industry standards.

Work Environment

The Survey Drafter works in an office-based, collaborative environment supporting transmission line projects and right-of-way or easement developments. The role is fully on-site in a corporate office setting, where the drafter sits within a team of approximately 1012 employees in a dedicated cubicle space equipped with a personal computer workstation. Daily work involves extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related CAD tools to produce and update technical drawings. The drafter collaborates closely with surveyors, engineers, and office personnel and may occasionally provide field support to verify the accuracy of survey data and drawings. Adherence to established safety and compliance guidelines is required at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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