Land Survey CAD Technician

Trilon Group•Rockford, IL

14d•$28 - $34•Remote

About The Position

Fehr Graham is seeking a Land Survey CAD Technician to support their survey and civil engineering teams. This role involves creating plans, maps, and exhibits for municipal, transportation, utility, and development projects. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with professionals, and contribute to the transformation of field data into clear, accurate deliverables within a team-oriented environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Requirements

Associate degree, certificate or equivalent training in surveying technology, civil engineering technology, drafting or a related field is preferred.
4+ years of survey CAD experience, or strong technical skills and relevant CAD production experience.
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
Understand land surveying principles, terminology and field procedures.
Understand Illinois Department of Transportation standards.
Able to interpret field notes, plats, deeds, legal descriptions and survey records.
Understand coordinate systems, projections and basic surveying calculations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Communicate well, contribute to a team and work independently when needed.
Eager to improve drafting workflows and grow within a consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer or Revitt experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop existing conditions plans, base maps, ALTA and boundary surveys, Certified Survey Maps, plats, legal exhibits and record drawings.
Create digital terrain models, surfaces, contours and breaklines from field data.
Prepare survey deliverables for municipal, transportation, roadway, utility, commercial and residential projects.
Assist with subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions and construction staking calculations.
Review field notes, control reports and survey calculations for completeness and drafting accuracy.
Coordinate survey information with civil engineering design and land survey teams to keep drawings consistent throughout project development.
Apply company and client CAD standards, including templates, layers and file organization.
Research deeds, plats, right-of-way documents, GIS data and public records.
Manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and complete quality-control reviews before deliverables are issued.