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Survey CAD Technician

ESP Associates, Inc.
Fayetteville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.


MCE is currently seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join our team in Fayetteville, AR. The CAD Technician’s primary job is to use computer software to convert designs into technical drawings.


Responsibilities



  • Optimize “best practices” for CAD design

  • Create and prepare detailed working plans and/or scale drawings for projects from engineering field notes

  • Produce drawings in accordance with company CAD standards and specific project and client requirements

  • Effectively communicate with CAD manager, other CAD team members, and engineers

  • Revise plans per redlines or review comments and communicate with engineering and/or project manager if needed

  • Open to learning and embracing new technologies in the CAD/GIS spectrum to complete tasks related to job or assignment


Qualifications



  • Associate Degree in Drafting or Survey

  • 2 years of CAD design experience

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Trimble Business Center (TBC)

  • Knowledge of and ability to:

    • Import, process, and analyze field data

    • Prepare ALTA survey designs

    • Design and develop surveys

    • Complete alignment sheets and drawing improvements


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experienced in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

  • Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. 


MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:



  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.

  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)

  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays

  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)

  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)

  • Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account

  • HSA Savings Account

  • Additional Optional Insurances Available

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