Survey Technician: Onsite Civil CAD & Field Work

Acorn Engineering; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Engineering, Inc. in Portland, ME is seeking a Survey Technician for our Maine-based, employee‑owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm. Office is in Portland and the role is in-person, five days a week with opportunities to grow professionally.

The ideal candidate will assist with CAD site design, stormwater inspections, and land survey drafting, while supporting planning board submissions and construction administration tasks. No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to follow oral, written or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and produce neat, accurate reports.
• Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform physical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CAD site design.
• Stormwater inspections.
• Construction administration support.
• Planning Board submissions.
• Land survey field work.
• Land survey drafting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Report writing

Safety awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Acorn Engineering, Inc. in Portland, ME is seeking a Survey Technician for our Maine-based, employee‑owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm. Office is in Portland and the role is in-person, five days a week with opportunities to grow professionally.

The ideal candidate will assist with CAD site design, stormwater inspections, and land survey drafting, while supporting planning board submissions and construction administration tasks. No prior experience is required.