Survey CAD Technician

The role

This person will produce high-quality, accurate drawings for infrastructure and land development projects. They will use CAD to process field data and develop surfaces, contours, and alignments.

What you will do

• Prepare ALTA/ACSM Land Title survey, boundary surveys, Topo, utility as-built drawings, including plan & profile drawings
• Produce field worksheets for construction projects
• Process and draft field data collected from survey crews, including GPS and total station data
• Develop surfaces, contours, and alignments using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assist with plat preparation, legal descriptions, and easement exhibits
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to meet project requirements
• Maintain drawing standards and ensure accuracy and quality control of deliverables
• Organize and manage project files and data within company systems
• Revise drawings based on redlines and client or team feedback

Required qualifications

• 0-3 years of surveying CAD experience
• Proficiency with Civil 3D & AutoCAD
• Understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and field data processing
• Solid attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Communication and collaboration abilities
• Indoors - extended periods of sitting, frequently walking, and standing
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination needed to use office equipment and topographic surveying equipment
• Corrected vision in order to review plans and specifications

Nice to have

• Experience with GPS data, point clouds, or LiDAR
• Knowledge and experience with Microstation
• Knowledge of GIS applications
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Benefits

• Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option)
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee ownership options

Before you apply

• Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

About the company

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience. Lowe Engineers, A Part of MacKay, is a partner that has built a reputation for engineering excellence throughout the Southeast.