Survey Technician (Field & Office) – Civil 3D/AutoCAD

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Profit-sharing potential

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Survey Technician to support design engineers and survey crews from office drafting to field observations. The role blends AutoCAD/Civil 3D drafting, data processing, and research across residential and commercial projects, with growth opportunities and occasional overtime.

The position involves coordinating field operations, preparing survey plans, and maintaining equipment, with potential to advance to lead survey duties.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a survey or civil technician role.
• Strong AutoCAD skills with ability to prepare detailed survey and civil plans.
• Experience with Civil 3D or AutoCAD in a professional setting.
• Field data processing experience, including collection, organization, and verification of survey data.

Responsibilities

• Assist design engineers with the preparation of clear, accurate, and detailed plans, using AutoCAD and preferably Civil 3D.
• Prepare precise construction layout points for survey crews to support field operations.
• Perform construction observation services in the field to verify that work aligns with plans and specifications.
• Manage small land development and utility design projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Conduct preliminary research in the office and at courthouses to gather deeds, plats, and other records needed to support survey projects.
• Collect, organize, and process survey data required for project completion, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Participate on survey crews for a variety of survey types, contributing to field measurements and data collection (party chief experience is a plus).
• Prepare clear, organized field notes that accurately document survey activities and findings.
• Produce as-built plans that meet client and municipal requirements, reflecting final constructed conditions.
• Maintain survey vehicles and equipment in good working order, ensuring readiness for field assignments.
• Serve as a field liaison between clients and project managers, communicating project needs, progress, and issues observed in the field.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Field data processing

Survey drafting

Construction observation

Field notes

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Survey Technician to support design engineers and survey crews from office drafting to field observations. The role blends AutoCAD/Civil 3D drafting, data processing, and research across residential and commercial projects, with growth opportunities and occasional overtime.

The position involves coordinating field operations, preparing survey plans, and maintaining equipment, with potential to advance to lead survey duties.