Survey Cad Technician

Survey CAD Technician
About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing and well-established surveying and engineering consulting firm seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, transportation, utility, land development, and building projects throughout the New York metropolitan area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CAD professional looking to gain exposure to both public agency and private-sector projects , working alongside experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers on some of the region's most impactful developments.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop survey drawings, base maps, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, utility surveys, and as-built plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collect field data for preparation of surveys by using surveying equipment
• Assist in the preparation of subdivision, site development, utility, transportation, and infrastructure-related survey deliverables.
• Review and update existing survey records, plats, and mapping data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Survey CAD Technician, Survey Designer, or related role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey drafting workflows.
• Experience preparing topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and construction survey drawings.
• Understanding of land surveying principles, coordinate systems, and mapping standards.
• Ability to interpret field notes, survey data, and technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on a mix of public infrastructure and private development projects throughout New York City and the surrounding region.
• Exposure to projects supporting agencies such as transportation, utility, and municipal clients.
• Opportunity to collaborate closely with licensed surveyors and engineering professionals.
• Hands-on involvement with cutting-edge surveying technology, including GPS, LiDAR, and 3D scanning.
• Strong career growth potential within a growing organization with a healthy project backlog.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term stability.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Full benefits package; health, vision, dental, 401k, bonus
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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