Survey Cad Technician

The Survey CAD Technician uses AutoCAD and Civil 3D to support civil engineers and surveyors by producing high-quality design and drafting deliverables for survey, municipal, and land development projects. This role focuses on creating accurate drawings, layouts, and diagrams from sketches, field data, and engineering input, initially supporting a large survey project and then contributing to a variety of civil and land development assignments.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate drawings using computer-assisted design and drafting software, primarily Civil 3D and AutoCAD 2D.
• Analyze sketches, drawings, field notes, and verbal information from engineers, surveyors, technicians, and designers to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplemental information needed to complete each assignment.
• Work closely with engineers, surveyors, technicians, project coordinators, project managers, and support staff to prepare drawings and layout data for survey, municipal, and land development projects.
• Revise, update, and modify drawings as necessary based on project changes, review comments, and field updates.
• Plot, organize, and assemble project-related documents and drawing sets for internal use and client deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of surveying, engineering practices, mathematical formulas, and relevant physical sciences to produce clear, accurate, and constructible drawings.
• Adhere to established company CAD standards, methodologies, and quality control procedures in all drafting work.
• Maintain strong internal and external client relationships through responsive communication and reliable, high-quality deliverables.
• Support achievement of project performance objectives and financial metrics as defined by internal key performance indicators.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented culture by participating in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned to support project and team needs.

• At least 2 years of hands-on Civil 3D CAD experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, including 2D drafting for civil and survey-related work.
• Working knowledge of survey projects or basic survey principles and terminology.
• Ability to interpret and translate survey notes, sketches, and engineering input into accurate CAD drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing precise, high-quality drawings and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, surveyors, technicians, and project staff in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of basic engineering and mathematical concepts relevant to civil and survey drafting.
• Organizational skills to manage plotting, organizing, and assembling project documents and drawing sets.
• Ability to follow established CAD standards, workflows, and methodologies.

• 2 or more years of specific experience as a Survey CAD Technician.
• Experience working on survey projects within a dedicated survey department.
• Familiarity with land development and municipal engineering projects.
• Experience with MicroStation ORD (OpenRoads Designer) or similar civil design platforms.
• Exposure to civil design for municipal, land development, power and energy, or related markets.
• Interest in working within a dynamic, problem-solving environment that embraces new ideas and innovative approaches.
• Motivation to grow professionally and contribute to projects that support community and infrastructure development.

This role is primarily office-based and supports a mix of survey, municipal, and land development projects using modern CAD tools and civil design software. The position typically follows a Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours, totaling approximately 40–50 hours per week depending on project demands. The first 90 days are fully in-office (5 days per week) to support training, onboarding, and collaboration with the survey and engineering teams. After the initial training period, the role transitions to a hybrid arrangement, with approximately 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week remote. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, client-focused solutions, and a culture that encourages innovative thinking, professional growth, and delivering high-value results on complex projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MI.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Plymouth,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.