Survey CAD Technician

Job Title: Survey CAD Technician

Job Description

The Survey CAD Technician will support a civil engineering and land surveying consulting firm specializing in residential and commercial land development projects. This role focuses on transforming field survey data into precise, high-quality CAD drawings and survey documents using modern surveying technology and software. The position offers a stable workload, strong team support, and clear opportunities for growth and advancement within a well-established, technology-driven survey division.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with survey team members to support the survey department and ensure timely, accurate project delivery.
• Process field survey data for the production of plats, plans, and other project documents.
• Prepare cutsheets to support construction stakeout activities.
• Perform deed, plat, and record drawing research to support boundary and property-related work.
• Prepare boundary composite maps and detailed property descriptions.
• Process 3-D point cloud data to create surfaces and contour maps while maintaining company CAD drafting standards.
• Prepare existing conditions plans and supporting exhibits for land development projects.
• Prepare and format ALTA survey documents in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare easement plats and corresponding legal descriptions.
• Prepare accurate As-Built drawings based on field data and project requirements.
• Conduct deed research to support boundary, easement, and property-related determinations.
• Adhere to and help maintain company CAD standards and best practices throughout all survey deliverables.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of experience as a Survey CAD Technician.
• Proficiency in survey computing, including processing field data and producing plats, as-builts, and construction stakeout documents.
• Strong experience with boundary plats, As-Built drawings, deed research, construction stakeout, and cutsheets.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Carlson Survey software.
• Experience with Civil 3D or willingness to work toward proficiency (Civil 3D preferred).
• Experience with surveying and land development projects, including residential and commercial sites.
• Experience with deed research and interpreting plats, records, and legal descriptions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Field surveying experience with progression into an office-based CAD role is highly desirable.
• Interest in becoming a Licensed Surveyor is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is a collaborative, family-style, open office setting where communication is direct and support is readily available. The survey division uses modern survey technology, including GPS surveying equipment, digital electronic data collectors, and CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, and Civil 3D, with raw field data transferred directly into CAD for efficient and precise drafting. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary commensurate with experience, bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), excellent paid time off, and support for continuing education. The firm has been in business for over three decades, maintains a stable and consistent workload, and places a high priority on the surveying team as a critical contributor to overall company success.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Herndon,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $70,000 - $110,000