Job Title: Civil Designer / Survey CAD Technician
Job Description
This position supports the Survey and Engineering teams by transforming field-collected survey data into precise CAD-based drawings and documentation. The Civil Designer / Survey CAD Technician prepares survey deliverables, boundary exhibits, plats, easement documents, and civil design drawings for land development, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects. The role requires close collaboration with Professional Land Surveyors, field crews, and project managers to deliver accurate work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
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Transform field-collected survey data into accurate CAD-based drawings for land development, utility, infrastructure, and right-of-way projects.
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Prepare survey deliverables, including boundary exhibits, plats, easement documents, and civil design drawings.
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Draft and produce civil site and land development drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related survey CAD software.
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Create and edit plats with a target output of approximately 4–5 plats per day, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
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Plot deeds with a target output of approximately 20 or more deeds per day, maintaining consistency and precision.
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Assist in setting boundaries with a target of approximately 1–2 boundary settings per day, based on survey data and deed research.
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Interpret and apply land surveying principles, including deed research, boundary mapping, and topographic survey information, to produce clear and reliable drawings.
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Incorporate data from total stations, Trimble GPS, and other survey instruments into topographic maps and survey drawings.
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Support construction stakeout activities by preparing and updating staking plans and related construction documents.
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Collaborate closely with Professional Land Surveyors, survey crews, and project managers to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
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Follow direction from survey leadership to support the survey group with drafting responsibilities and project priorities.
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Maintain organized CAD files, survey records, and documentation in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
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Adapt to a high-volume workload and meet turnaround time expectations while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
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Participate in project coordination, providing updates on progress, potential issues, and schedule impacts.
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Support a variety of services including land/right-of-way, mapping/GIS, engineering and design, construction management, inspection, and operations-related projects as needed.
Essential Skills
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil survey drafting and design.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil site, land development, and survey CAD drafting.
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Demonstrated experience in drawing plats and plotting deeds in a production-driven environment.
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Strong understanding of land surveying principles, including deed research, boundary mapping, and plat preparation.
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Experience working with topographic surveys and developing topographic maps using appropriate software.
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Ability to interpret and utilize survey data collected from total stations and Trimble GPS equipment.
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Familiarity with survey software and survey CAD workflows to support survey and engineering projects.
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Ability to support construction stakeout activities through accurate drafting and updates to construction drawings.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy when producing high volumes of plats, deed plots, and boundary drawings.
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Ability to work effectively with Professional Land Surveyors, survey crews, and project managers in a collaborative environment.
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Willingness to work a standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule with openness to overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience supporting land development, utility, pipeline, gas pipeline, and infrastructure projects through survey drafting.
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Experience in civil site design and land development drafting using Civil 3D.
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Experience working with Trimble GPS, total station equipment, and related topographic map software.
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Familiarity with high-volume production environments and strict turnaround time expectations.
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Ability to adapt to hybrid work arrangements when local to the office, or to work effectively on a remote basis if non-local, as required.
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Comfort working within a multidisciplinary environment that includes project development consulting, project management, land/right-of-way services, surveys, engineering and design, mapping/GIS, construction management, inspection, and operations and maintenance consulting.
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
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Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and clarify project requirements.
Work Environment
The role operates in a professional engineering and survey environment that supports a full range of services, including project development consulting, project management, land and right-of-way services, surveys, engineering and design, mapping/GIS, construction management, inspection, and operations and maintenance consulting. The standard work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime expected to support project deadlines and high-volume workloads. The position supports a survey group led from a regional office and functions in a high-volume production setting with clear turnaround expectations, such as producing multiple plats and deed plots per day and setting boundaries regularly. The employer provides IT equipment and software licenses, including access to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, survey software, and other necessary tools. Work may be performed remotely for non-local candidates, while local candidates may follow a hybrid schedule, combining office-based and remote work as needed. Dress expectations align with a typical professional office and technical environment, with appropriate attire when working on-site or collaborating with field and survey teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.
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)
This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
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