Survey Office Technician - Michigan

Atwell, LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work schedules

Travel vouchers for tenure

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Office Technician to work on diverse projects with a national presence. The role focuses on CAD-driven survey work, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land divisions, and ROW layouts, requiring strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills and experience in boundary resolution and title review.

The position offers a flexible work environment with opportunities to grow as a subject matter expert in renewable energy, land development, and construction projects, supported by competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required.
• Experience with boundary resolution and title review required.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) preferred.
• High School Diploma Required, Associated Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a valuable resource for design staff, guiding drafting practices and procedures.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments, ensuring they align with Atwell's standards.
• Generate drawings including ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Land Divisions, Right of Way Dedications, construction layouts, and staking.
• Review project survey data to analyze site conditions and update plans per agency and client revisions.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Boundary resolution

Title review

Education

High School Diploma

Associated Degree preferred

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

As a Survey Office Technician at Atwell, you will work on diverse projects with various sizes, scopes, and details. You will work in a flexible work environment with a fantastic culture and a national presence. We are looking for Survey Office Technicians who are experienced in CAD and interested in being subject matter experts in renewable energy, land development, and construction projects.

Resourceful Support:

• Act as a valuable resource for design staff, guiding drafting practices and procedures.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software to complete assignments, ensuring they align with Atwell's standards.

Drawing Production:

• Generate various drawings specific to projects, including ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Land Divisions, Right of Way Dedications, construction layouts, and construction staking.

Survey Data Analysis:

• Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions, considering factors like legal descriptions, ALTA/NSPS Surveys, easement documents, and Condominium Exhibit B documents.
• Responsibly edit and modify plans in line with revisions from agencies, municipalities, and clients, following directives closely.

Workflow Coordination:

• Maintain open communication with Project Managers and Team Leaders regarding workflow status, ensuring the team meets chargeability goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of previous AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required
• Experience with boundary resolution and title review required
• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) preferred
• High School Diploma Required, Associated Degree preferred

Pay Range : $24 USD - $36 USD

Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services