Civil Drafter

Job Title:

Civil Drafter / Survey Office Technician

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of site development projects as a Civil Drafter / Survey Office Technician within a well-established, multi-disciplinary firm. You will transform field-collected survey data into precise construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, while collaborating closely with survey field crews and other in-house disciplines. This position is ideal for someone with survey experience or a strong understanding of surveying who is eager to learn, grow professionally, and build a long-term career in a supportive, training-focused environment.

Responsibilities

+ Draft boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys, as well as plats and exhibits, using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

+ Interpret legal descriptions, easement documents, and field notes to ensure accurate and complete data representation in drawings.

+ Coordinate closely with field crews to compute, organize, and prepare data for fieldwork and construction staking.

+ Research public records, utility information, and aerial imagery to support survey documentation and design decisions.

+ Incorporate field-collected data into detailed construction documents and survey deliverables.

+ Support site development projects by preparing clear, precise, and well-organized survey drawings.

+ Explore and assist with advanced technologies such as UAS (drones), laser scanning, and point cloud processing as opportunities arise.

+ Collaborate with survey technicians, project managers, civil engineers, and landscape architects to ensure alignment across project teams.

+ Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with firm standards and survey best practices.

+ Apply firm standards and quality control procedures to all drafting and survey documentation.

Essential Skills

+ 0-1 years of experience in surveying or a strong understanding of land surveying principles and practices.

+ Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, particularly for survey and civil drafting applications.

+ Experience drafting or supporting boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys.

+ Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, easement documents, and survey field notes.

+ Understanding of topographic surveys, land surveying, and site development concepts.

+ Comfort working in an office-based drafting role rather than a field position.

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and data representation.

+ Effective communication skills to coordinate with field crews and internal project teams.

+ Ability to learn and apply firm-specific drafting and survey standards.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification preferred but not required.

+ Up to 3+ years of survey or civil drafting experience is welcome, with an openness to training on firm standards.

+ Familiarity with ALTA surveys, plats, and survey exhibits.

+ Interest in advanced survey technologies such as UAS (drones), laser scanning, and point cloud processing.

+ Ability to collaborate with civil engineering and landscape architecture teams on multidisciplinary projects.

+ Desire to grow into a long-term role within a stable firm with strong client relationships and repeat business.

+ Willingness to work on a wide variety of project types without being limited to a single industry sector.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, office-based position in a newly built-out, modern workspace located in Plymouth. You will work closely with a survey team of approximately 5-10 people, including field crews, office-based drafters/technicians, and project managers. The survey group partners regularly with in-house civil engineering and landscape architecture teams, creating a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The role requires being in the office full time initially, with the opportunity to earn flexibility and occasional remote days over time.

The firm maintains a steady workload with a diverse mix of site development and redevelopment projects for repeat clients, providing long-term stability and ongoing professional development in a supportive, team-oriented culture.

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