Survey Drafter

Pinnacle Engineering Group; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects

Job summary

Pinnacle Engineering Group is looking for a motivated Survey Drafter in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. This position involves preparing high-quality survey drawings based on field-collected data using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Responsibilities include producing various surveys, applying survey calculations accurately, and maintaining organized drafting files. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of land surveying principles and excellent attention to detail. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing accurate survey drawings based on field-collected data.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft legal descriptions.
• Skill in applying survey calculations and coordinate geometry.

Responsibilities

• Produce survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare various types of surveys and certified survey maps.
• Interpret and draft based on team feedback and revisions.
• Ensure accuracy in coordinates, bearings, distances, and elevations.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Basic understanding of land surveying principles and terminology

Experience working with point clouds

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Survey Drafter to prepare accurate, high‑quality survey drawings and plans based on field‑collected data. This role works closely with other survey team members and engineers to produce maps, plats, exhibits, and construction documents that align with company standards and project requirements. The Survey Drafter applies survey calculations, coordinates, and technical data to create precise and professional deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D in accordance with company drafting standards.
• Prepare boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, certified survey maps, condominium plats, preliminary and final plats, record drawings, exhibits, and construction staking setup files.
• Interpret and draft based on redlines, markups, and revisions provided by other survey team members and engineers.
• Apply coordinates, bearings, distances, elevations, and curve data to survey drawings with accuracy.
• Read, interpret, and draft legal descriptions.
• Work independently while seeking clarification when needed to ensure accuracy.
• Support survey teams by preparing deliverables on schedule and maintaining organized drafting files.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Basic understanding of land surveying principles and terminology.
• Experience working with point clouds (preferred).
• Ability to understand and apply survey calculations and coordinate geometry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
• Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects