CAD Technician - Survey

Sarasota, FL 6710 Professional Parkway Suite 301 Sarasota, FL 34240, USA LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services. Position Overview: As a CAD Technician at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for drafting support for assigned projects independently with working knowledge of engineering technology in a specific field. Typical Day: Process conventional field notes and digitally collected data, analyze field data, and interact with survey field crews. Use survey data for the creation of survey plats, Sketches, and exhibits including surveys for builder services (vacant, form board, foundation, and final surveys). Create Survey Control Data Sheets, Survey Control Index Sheets, Horizontal & vertical Control Sheets. Compute data points for construction layout. Understand technical survey requirements and specifications of the State of Florida standards of practice. Write/check Metes & Bounds Descriptions. Required Education and Certifications: Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer‑aided drafting or equivalent experience. Required Qualifications: 5-10 years of survey experience. CAD experience is required. Trimble Business Center experience preferred. Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Strong communication skills both oral and written. Ability to work well in a team‑focused environment. Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project need. Benefits: Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s. Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support. Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most. Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team. Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow. Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives. Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing. Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career. Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr