Survey - AutoCAD Technician

Petticoat-Schmitt•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we don just build infrastructure we build life-changing infrastructure. We are a privately owned, employee-owned (ESOP) civil contracting firm performing work across public and private markets within a 300-mile radius of Jacksonville, FL. We specialize in public works, water resources (including water and wastewater treatment plants), and site development, with expertise in underground utilities, roadway construction, and related civil infrastructure. We are seeking a Survey Technician to support our construction survey operations in both the field and the office. This role is survey-first. We are looking for someone with hands-on construction survey experience who understands layout, control, and field data collection. AutoCAD skills are important, but a strong survey background is the priority, and CAD proficiency can be further developed for the right candidate. If you come from a construction survey or crew chief background and want a long-term role supporting heavy civil work, this position is a strong fit.

Requirements

1 3+ years of construction survey experience (layout, utilities, grading, or civil site work)
Hands-on experience with GPS and total station equipment (Trimble, Topcon, or similar)
Strong understanding of construction layout, control, and as-built verification
Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accountability
Ability to work both outdoors in the field and in an office environment
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Professional appearance and conduct
Commitment to Petticoat-Schmitt s values of Accountability, Character, and Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Crew Chief experience or experience leading survey layout operations
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience (training provided as needed)
Experience producing as-built drawings or survey documentation
Familiarity with construction software such as HCSS HeavyJob

Responsibilities

Perform construction survey layout, verification, and as-built data collection for civil projects including utilities, grading, and roadway work
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot GPS systems, robotic total stations, and data collectors
Support survey crews with layout, staking, control, and field verification
Verify site conditions, elevations, and alignments and identify discrepancies between plans and field conditions
Communicate field findings clearly with project managers, engineers, and field leadership
Process field survey data and assist with producing layout files and as-built documentation
Work in AutoCAD Civil 3D to support surfaces, points, alignments, and linework
Maintain organized survey and CAD files in accordance with company standards
Support digital workflows connecting survey data to construction operations
Interpret construction plans, specifications, and survey control information accurately
Coordinate closely with field crews, project engineers, and management
Assist in improving survey accuracy, workflows, and efficiency across projects

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Earned Paid Time Off (PTO)
6 Paid Holidays
Annual Profit Sharing participate in company-wide profit sharing once annual goals are achieved
Monthly Safety Bonus earned when the company goes recordable-incident free
Comprehensive Health Coverage Options, including a 100% company-paid High Deductible Health Plan (employee-only coverage)
Dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and accident coverage
Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%
Training, development, and professional growth opportunities