Civil Drafter

Civil Designer / Survey Cad Technician

This position supports the Survey and Engineering teams by transforming field-collected survey data into precise CAD-based drawings and documentation. The Civil Designer / Survey CAD Technician prepares survey deliverables, boundary exhibits, plats, easement documents, and civil design drawings for land development, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects. The role requires close collaboration with Professional Land Surveyors, field crews, and project managers to deliver accurate work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Transform field-collected survey data into accurate CAD-based drawings for land development, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects.
• Prepare survey deliverables, including boundary exhibits, plats, easement documents, and civil design drawings.
• Draft and produce civil site and land development drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related survey CAD software.
• Create and edit plats with a target output of approximately 4–5 plats per day, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Plot deeds with a target output of approximately 20 or more deeds per day, maintaining consistency and precision.
• Assist in setting boundaries with a target of approximately 1–2 boundary settings per day, based on survey data and deed research.
• Interpret and apply land surveying principles, including deed research, boundary mapping, and topographic survey information, to produce clear and reliable drawings.
• Incorporate data from total stations, Trimble GPS, and other survey instruments into topographic maps and survey drawings.
• Support construction stakeout activities by preparing and updating staking plans and related construction documents.
• Collaborate closely with Professional Land Surveyors, survey crews, and project managers to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
• Follow direction from survey leadership to support the survey group with drafting responsibilities and project priorities.
• Maintain organized CAD files, survey records, and documentation in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
• Adapt to a high-volume workload and meet turnaround time expectations while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Participate in project coordination, providing updates on progress, potential issues, and schedule impacts.
• Support a variety of services including land/right-of-way, mapping/GIS, engineering and design, construction management, inspection, and operations-related projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil survey drafting and design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil site, land development, and survey CAD drafting.
• Demonstrated experience in drawing plats and plotting deeds in a production-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, including deed research, boundary mapping, and plat preparation.
• Experience working with topographic surveys and developing topographic maps using appropriate software.
• Ability to interpret and utilize survey data collected from total stations and Trimble GPS equipment.
• Familiarity with survey software and survey CAD workflows to support survey and engineering projects.
• Ability to support construction stakeout activities through accurate drafting and updates to construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when producing high volumes of plats, deed plots, and boundary drawings.
• Ability to work effectively with Professional Land Surveyors, survey crews, and project managers in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work a standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule with openness to overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting land development, utility, pipeline, gas pipeline, and infrastructure projects through survey drafting.
• Experience in civil site design and land development drafting using Civil 3D.
• Experience working with Trimble GPS, total station equipment, and related topographic map software.
• Familiarity with high-volume production environments and strict turnaround time expectations.
• Ability to adapt to…