Job Description
Job Description
Role summary
We're hiring a Survey Drafting Technician to join our land surveying team. You will convert field notes and survey data into accurate, production-ready CAD drawings and legal plats. This role suits a detail-oriented drafter who understands surveying principles, boundary documentation, and CAD standards.
Key responsibilities
* Produce CAD drawings from field data, GPS files, and survey notes.
* Draft legal plats, boundary maps, and topographic plans following state and company standards.
* Review and verify measurements, coordinate systems, and metadata for accuracy.
* Annotate drawings with bearings, distances, easements, and other legal descriptions.
* Coordinate with surveyors and project managers to resolve discrepancies and incorporate revisions.
* Maintain drawing templates and layer standards to ensure consistency across projects.
* Prepare files for printing and electronic delivery; manage version control.
Required qualifications
* 2+ years drafting experience in land surveying or civil engineering.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software.
* Familiarity with survey data formats (CSV, DXF, DWG, GNSS/GPS exports).
* Strong understanding of boundary law basics, legal descriptions, and surveying terminology.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
* Ability to read field notes and translate them into precise drawings.
Preferred qualifications
* Associate degree or certificate in Surveying Technology, Civil Drafting, or related field.
* Experience with GIS software and coordinate transformations.
* Knowledge of state-specific platting requirements and recording standards.
Job Description
Role summary
We're hiring a Survey Drafting Technician to join our land surveying team. You will convert field notes and survey data into accurate, production-ready CAD drawings and legal plats. This role suits a detail-oriented drafter who understands surveying principles, boundary documentation, and CAD standards.
Key responsibilities
* Produce CAD drawings from field data, GPS files, and survey notes.
* Draft legal plats, boundary maps, and topographic plans following state and company standards.
* Review and verify measurements, coordinate systems, and metadata for accuracy.
* Annotate drawings with bearings, distances, easements, and other legal descriptions.
* Coordinate with surveyors and project managers to resolve discrepancies and incorporate revisions.
* Maintain drawing templates and layer standards to ensure consistency across projects.
* Prepare files for printing and electronic delivery; manage version control.
Required qualifications
* 2+ years drafting experience in land surveying or civil engineering.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software.
* Familiarity with survey data formats (CSV, DXF, DWG, GNSS/GPS exports).
* Strong understanding of boundary law basics, legal descriptions, and surveying terminology.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
* Ability to read field notes and translate them into precise drawings.
Preferred qualifications
* Associate degree or certificate in Surveying Technology, Civil Drafting, or related field.
* Experience with GIS software and coordinate transformations.
* Knowledge of state-specific platting requirements and recording standards.
Survey Drafting Technician in hauppauge at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.