Senior Survey CAD Technician

England-Thims & Miller•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ETM is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician with an innovative mindset, strong time management skills, detailed oriented, good work ethic, a commitment to quality, accuracy, and safety in all aspects of survey work, and ready to make an impact in the communities that ETM serves. The Senior Survey Technician’s primary role is to prepare high quality survey drawings, plats, and mapping deliverables based on field data, legal descriptions, and client specifications. Ancillary duties include reviewing the collected survey data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project scope, and providing technical guidance to junior Survey CAD Technicians.

Requirements

A minimum of 5+ years of CAD Technician experience
An Associate’s degree or technical certificate in drafting, surveying (geomatics) or a related field
Experience with Leica Captivate
Experience preparing ALTA/NSPS surveys and subdivision plats
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong knowledge of survey principles, boundary analysis, mapping standards, and calculations, including coordinate geometry
Solid math background in geometry, trigonometry, & algebra
Ability to read and interpret civil & surveying plans, maps, deeds, legal descriptions, and title commitments
Problem-solving aptitude to proactively anticipate, prevent, and solve issues
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Must understand the importance of timely deliverables and have a tract record of ownership with regard to all assignments and projects
Excellent and effective communication, both written & verbal with teamwork skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical skills with boundary resolution and file management skills
Must be reliable, punctual, and have regular attendance
Represent the organization professionally

Nice To Haves

CST Level III Certificate
Proficiency in Microstation is a plus
Knowledge of local and state surveying requirements is a plus
Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

Responsibilities

Prepare and finalize survey drawings, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, construction staking, and as-built drawings
Process and interpret field data from total stations, GPS, laser scanning equipment (Terrestrial, Aerial, Mobile)
Perform deed research, deed plotting, deed interpretation, and boundary calculations.
Ensure compliance with state, municipal, and client drafting standards.
Review and quality check (QA/QC) work prepared by junior CAD technicians.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Surveyors, field crews, and clients to clarify project requirements and scope.
Maintain organized digital project files and templates.
Assist in developing and maintaining CAD standards, libraries, and workflows.
Support project scheduling and help meet production deadlines.