Survey CAD Technician

NV5 is seeking a skilled and motivated Survey CAD Technician to join our Northern California survey team, who will play an essential role in the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of survey data for a diverse range of projects, contributing to high-impact work across private and public sectors.

In this position, you’ll be responsible for creating precise and detailed survey drawings, assisting in project documentation, and providing critical technical support for infrastructure projects in fields such as utilities, energy, educational facilities, airports, and land development. As a Survey CAD Technician, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly under experienced survey professionals, gaining valuable, hands-on experience that enhances your technical skills and industry knowledge.

• Prepare topographic and boundary survey drawings, Record of Survey maps, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, utility and right-of-way mapping, parcel and subdivision maps, and legal exhibits.
• Assist in writing and interpreting legal descriptions, survey maps, easements, and right-of-way documents. Aid in drafting precise layout of property boundaries based on legal descriptions.
• Research, compile, and analyze historical data, including Records of Survey, plats, government land office documents, right-of-way maps, and utility sketches.
• Provide critical support to field surveyors by processing field data, generating search coordinates for field crews, and working with data such as field notes, photogrammetric data, grid coordinates, and survey points.
• Use Civil 3D to create accurate 3D models, manage terrain data, and support High Definition Scanning (HDS) processes for project mapping.
• Perform mathematical computations for property and easement layouts, proposed construction, traverse closures, and other survey tasks related to engineering and construction projects.

• NSPS Level III Survey Technician Certification preferred, or 2-5 years of relevant survey mapping experience.
• • Associate’s degree in CAD, GIS, or a related survey field is highly desirable.
  • Possession of a California LSIT Certificate is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D (version 2013, 2016 or later) with field-to-finish capabilities.
  • Experience creating and managing 3D terrain models from classic survey data.
  • Familiarity with High Definition Scanning (HDS) and survey data post-processing using tools like NGS OPUS.
  • Knowledge of field and office surveying methods, best practices, and the mathematical procedures essential to accurate surveying.
  • Ability to interpret complex legal descriptions, survey maps, and engineering plans.
• Communication and Team Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective client and team collaboration.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving office methods in support of survey project management.
  • Basic understanding of project budget requirements and a proactive approach to time management, focusing on client satisfaction.

Certifications/Licenses:

• NSPS Level III Survey Technician Certification or equivalent survey mapping experience.
• California LSIT Certificate is preferred but not required.

The pay range for this California position is $25.00- $40.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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