Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY
An established, growth-oriented engineering and surveying firm is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician to support complex transportation and infrastructure projects. This position focuses on processing topographic survey data, generating digital terrain models and surfaces, and preparing high-quality survey plans that align with agency and industry standards. The role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical lead within the survey group, mentor junior staff, and contribute to efficient project delivery in a collaborative environment. A flexible work arrangement is available for individuals located within a reasonable commuting distance to the office.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate survey CAD production efforts for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality expectations and project deadlines.
• Provide day-to-day direction, oversight, and mentorship to junior survey technicians and support staff.
• Review, process, and validate field-collected topographic survey data, including adjustment of control and checking for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop digital terrain models (DTMs) and surfaces from survey data and prepare detailed topographic and boundary survey plans using applicable standards.
• Perform deed, easement, and property research and assist in the preparation of property mosaics to support boundary analysis and right-of-way mapping.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, field crews, and other design disciplines to maintain alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure that all survey work adheres to safety protocols, company procedures, and client or agency requirements.
• Assist with project planning, task scheduling, and progress tracking to support efficient delivery of survey assignments.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Survey CAD Drafter/Technician in an engineering, surveying, or infrastructure-focused environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation with related roadway design platforms (e.g., InRoads, OpenRoads).
• Strong understanding of office-based surveying practices, including processing of topographic field data and development of survey plans.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet established project deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience training, guiding, or supervising junior technicians.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with project teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with state transportation agency standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry as applied to survey calculations is highly desirable.
• Experience processing or extracting LiDAR point cloud data is a plus.
• Familiarity with survey adjustment software such as Starnet is a plus.
• Field survey experience is beneficial but not required.

 

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to take on a senior-level technical role within a stable and growing engineering and surveying organization.
• Hybrid office/work-from-home schedule available for team members within commuting distance, providing greater work–life balance.
• Exposure to a wide variety of transportation and infrastructure projects that enhance professional development and technical skills.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers, surveyors, and environmental professionals committed to high-quality project delivery.
• Clear potential for long-term career growth through increasing responsibility, project leadership opportunities, and mentorship of junior staff.

Company Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor.

EXPERTISE:
Our Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

STAFFING OPTIONS:
Spectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).

CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:
Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.

OPEN POSITIONS:
To apply online for our career opportunities go to our job board.

SPECIALTIES:
Areas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

Company Description

With over thirty-five years of Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consulting experience providing nationwide service to many of the largest organizations in the country, Spectrum has achieved a level of experience and expertise that benefits our clients, candidates and contractors. Through an in depth analysis of our client’s organization, we develop an understanding of the skills and experience required for the successful candidate or contractor. \r\n\r\nEXPERTISE: \r\nOur Staffing Consultants are specialists in Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement. \r\n\r\nSTAFFING OPTIONS: \r\nSpectrum offers a number of staffing options including, Direct Hire, Contract, Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer).\r\n \r\nCANDIDATE COMMITMENT: \r\nSpectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the country and developing a working relationship with them to secure the career opportunities that will match their skills, experience and personal aspirations.\r\n\r\nOPEN POSITIONS:\r\nTo apply online for our career opportunities go to our job board. \r\nAreas of specialization include: Human Resources, Scientific/Medical Device, Engineering, Insurance and Business Operations placement.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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