Junior CAD Survey Technician

CADD / Survey Technician

Turn Survey Data Into Precision. Own the Details. Build What Comes Next.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday???Friday

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Office Manager

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour (DOE)

The Opportunity

A well-established, full-service land surveying firm is seeking an experienced CADD / Survey Technician to join its SFL team.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong survey professional who can take raw field data and transform it into accurate, professional survey plats, maps, CAD files, and project deliverables .

The successful candidate will support a diverse range of projects, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, utility route surveys, construction staking, and other specialized surveying assignments .

This role is ideal for someone who understands the full survey project lifecycle, can work independently with minimal supervision, and is comfortable managing demanding project scopes and schedules while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality.

What You'll Do

CADD & Survey Production

• Prepare accurate and professional survey plats, maps, and drawings
• Produce deliverables for:
  • Boundary Surveys
  • As-Built Surveys
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Utility Route Surveys
  • Construction Surveying
  • Other land surveying projects as required
• Process and analyze data collected by field survey crews
• Prepare and maintain accurate CAD files and project documentation
• Perform construction staking calculations
• Ensure deliverables meet project specifications and applicable agency requirements
• Manage demanding project scopes and schedules while maintaining quality and accuracy

Project & Technical Responsibilities

• Manage individual survey projects or assigned project components from data processing through final deliverables
• Conduct courthouse and public records research related to property and boundary surveys
• Research and evaluate deeds, plats, easements, legal descriptions, and other property information
• Coordinate with field crews to clarify survey data and resolve discrepancies
• Apply sound surveying principles to interpret and process field information
• Work with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities and deadlines
• Support occasional field assignments as project needs require

??? Agency & Regulatory Requirements

Prepare survey deliverables that meet the requirements and standards of various government agencies and clients, potentially including:

• State transportation agencies
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• NAVFAC
• Other federal, state, and local agencies

??? Technology & Software

Required / Preferred Experience

• Carlson Survey
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in core CADD and surveying platforms and can quickly adapt to project-specific workflows and client requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of land surveying principles and practices
• Ability to interpret and process survey field data
• Experience preparing professional survey plats and mapping deliverables
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, as-built, and utility surveying
• Experience performing survey-related and construction staking calculations
• Experience conducting courthouse and property research
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with survey field crews and office teams

Qualifications

• 3 years of surveying-related experience
• Strong CADD and survey production background
• Proficiency with Carlson and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or OpenRoads
• A Surveying, CADD, or related degree from an accredited college, vocational/technical school, or military training program may substitute for up to two years of required experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to perform occasional field work as needed

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established surveying organization with a diverse portfolio of projects and the resources to support continued professional growth.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of surveying assignments, collaborate with experienced field and office professionals, and expand your technical expertise while contributing to projects that impact infrastructure, transportation, development, and the built environment .

Your Expertise. Your Impact.

If you're a survey professional who enjoys taking complex field data and transforming it into precise, accurate, client-ready deliverables , this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Bring your CADD expertise, surveying knowledge, and attention to detail to a team where your work directly contributes to successful projects.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

Apply today or connect with our recruiting team for a confidential conversation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free workplace. Employment eligibility verification is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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Pay Details: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Joseph Licciardi

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