Survey Technician

Job Title:

Survey CAD Technician

Job Description

The Survey CAD Technician will primarily engage in computer-based drafting using the latest AutoCAD software.

This role offers the potential for occasional fieldwork or courthouse research of deeds and land records, providing exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

* Collaborate with professional staff to obtain project information and ensure drawings are accurate and complete.

* Prepare boundary surveys and associated metes and bounds descriptions.

* Prepare ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and review title commitments and reports.

* Review field data to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

* Interpret control point records and data sheets.

* Perform and verify survey calculations, including volumes and areas.

* Compute line and grade to support construction layout.

* Process and reduce field data for importation into CAD software.

* Work from various drawing sources, including sketches, customer drawings, and government specifications.

* Use accepted drawing standards as guidelines.

* Prepare final survey documents, drawings, and reports according to applicable standards.

* Self-check work for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards.

* Research deeds and land records, and prepare deed composites for field reconnaissance and boundary determination.

* May prepare cost and quantity estimates and/or design calculations.

Essential Skills

* 2+ years of experience as a survey technician/drafter.

* Experience with topographic surveys, as-builts, and construction layouts.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or relevant software (Civil 3D is a plus).

* Ability to perform survey calculations and interpret data.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* 2-3+ years of surveying-related CAD experience.

* Ability to pass D&B and driving record checks.

Work Environment

The Winchester survey department consists of three individuals, working closely with another survey technician and reporting to a recently promoted Survey Manager. The company is an employee-owned firm with nearly 175 employees across multiple states, offering hybrid flexibility typically after the first 30-60 days, depending on work proficiency. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a company-funded ESOP and conducts quarterly all-company events.

The work involves a diverse portfolio, including land development, WRE, and Mining Engineering.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winchester, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Winchester,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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