Civil Drafter

Job Title:

Civil Designer / Survey CAD Technician

Job Description

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 hybrid work arrangements when local to the office, or to work effectively on a remote basis if non-local, as required.

* Comfort working within a multidisciplinary environment that includes project development consulting, project management, land/right-of-way services, surveys, engineering and design, mapping/GIS, construction management, inspection, and operations and maintenance consulting.

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

* Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and clarify project requirements.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional engineering and survey environment that supports a full range of services, including project…