Survey Senior CAD Technician

Olsson; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join the Survey team. You will help develop survey deliverables using Civil 3D, including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, and associated exhibits.

You will collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery. A minimum of six years’ CAD drafting experience and advanced Civil 3D skills are required; an Associate’s degree in CAD Drafting or related

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of CAD Technician experience supporting survey, civil engineering, or related projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D is required.
• Experience preparing ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, and boundary/topographic surveys.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, practices, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to develop and review complex CAD drawings with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain survey drawings and models in Civil 3D for diverse projects.
• Prepare survey deliverables including ALTA/NSPS surveys, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, and surveys.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Mentor less experienced CAD staff and improve drafting workflows.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Education

Associate's degree in CAD Drafting or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Surveying is a critical component of construction and civil engineering projects. It involves creating precise CAD drawings based on measurements and mapping data to determine land boundaries, topography, easements, and other essential features. Accurate survey drafting ensures projects are designed correctly and safely while supporting regulatory compliance and successful project delivery.

As a Senior CAD Technician on Olsson's Survey team, you will play a key role in the development of survey deliverables for a variety of public and private sector projects. You will leverage your expertise in Civil 3D and survey drafting to prepare accurate, high-quality drawings and documentation that support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and construction surveying services. Working closely with surveyors, engineers, and project managers, you will help ensure deliverables meet client expectations, project requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain survey drawings and models in Civil 3D for a variety of public and private sector projects.
• Prepare survey deliverables including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure all survey documents comply with company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support the continued growth and efficiency of the survey team by providing technical expertise, improving drafting workflows, and mentoring less experienced CAD staff.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to contribute and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a CAD Technician supporting survey, civil engineering, or related projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D required.
• Demonstrated experience preparing survey deliverables including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, and boundary and topographic survey documents.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, practices, terminology, and survey documentation requirements.
• Ability to develop and review complex CAD drawings with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with surveyors, engineers, and project managers throughout all phases of a project.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Associate's degree in CAD Drafting or a related field preferred but not required.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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