Survey Cad Technician
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
85% STARs in role.
Job Title: Survey CAD Technician
Job Description
This position offers an opportunity for a Survey CAD Technician to join a growing survey group in Columbus and contribute to the preparation of high-quality survey drawings, plats, boundary exhibits, topographic maps, and construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role supports a wide range of complex engineering projects across sectors such as healthcare, sports and recreation, science and technology, higher education, high-rise buildings, transportation, bridges, and public works. You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages individual creativity, teamwork, and professional growth, with direct access to experienced, licensed engineers who are committed to mentoring and developing your skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare survey drawings, maps, and exhibits using AutoCAD and Civil 3D in accordance with project requirements and standards.
- Draft boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, and construction staking plans with a high level of accuracy.
- Process and incorporate field survey data collected by survey crews, GPS equipment, and total stations into CAD drawings and project files.
- Create survey plats, right-of-way exhibits, as-built drawings, and record drawings to support design, permitting, and construction activities.
- Review survey notes, sketches, deeds, plats, and other project documentation to ensure consistency and completeness of survey deliverables.
- Organize, update, and maintain electronic project files and survey databases to support efficient project tracking and retrieval.
- Coordinate regularly with survey crews and project managers to confirm project requirements, clarify field data, and ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
- Perform quality checks on drawings and survey calculations to verify compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and local requirements.
- Support project teams in meeting deadlines and client expectations by managing tasks effectively and communicating progress.
- Learn and apply industry standards, survey methodologies, and local jurisdictional requirements to improve the quality and reliability of survey products.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D for preparing survey drawings and related documentation.
- Experience or familiarity with survey CAD workflows, including processing field data and producing plats and exhibits.
- Ability to interpret and work from survey notes, sketches, deeds, plats, and other project documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when drafting boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys, as well as easement exhibits and construction staking plans.
- Basic understanding of land surveying principles and methodologies, including the use of GPS and total station data.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated desire to learn and grow a career within land surveying.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Survey CAD experience beyond basic drafting is considered a plus.
- Degree in surveying, civil engineering, or a related field is a plus.
- Familiarity with land surveying for a variety of project types such as healthcare, sports and recreation, science and technology, higher education, high-rise buildings, transportation, bridges, and public works.
- Interest in working closely with licensed engineers and participating in structured training and mentorship.
- Motivation to take advantage of internal promotion opportunities and performance-based reviews, including potential for bonuses.
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based in a Columbus location, with occasional site visits to support field survey activities and better understand project conditions. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment that integrates civil, surveying, transportation, electrical, mechanical, structural, and technology disciplines. The survey group is rapidly growing, providing a dynamic setting with opportunities for advancement and internal promotion. You will receive one-on-one training and mentorship from licensed engineers, participate in annual performance reviews, and work with modern survey technologies such as GPS equipment and total stations in conjunction with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The environment emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and delivering high-quality, value-driven services to a diverse set of projects.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
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.
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)
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
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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Posting ID: JP-006409248