Survey CAD Draftsman / Technician

Grimes Consulting Inc

St. Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$30 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Technical Drawing, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Surveying, Topography, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Land Surveying, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Construction Projects, Data Collection, Documentation, Land Development, Project/Program Management,
QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in Surveying, Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, or a related field preferred
  • 2+ years of survey drafting experience preferred. 
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D. 
  • Ability to interpret field notes, deeds, plats, legal descriptions, and engineering plans. 
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work. 
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process and draft survey data collected by field survey crews. 
  • Prepare boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, and construction staking plans. 
  • Create and maintain accurate CAD drawings using industry-standard software. 
  • Process and analyze field data from total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and drone surveys. 
  • Generate survey maps, exhibits, profiles, cross-sections, and other technical drawings. 
  • Ensure survey deliverables comply with company standards, client requirements, and applicable state and local regulations. 
  • Perform quality control reviews of survey drawings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. 
  • Coordinate with survey crews, project managers, engineers, municipalities, and clients to clarify project requirements. 
  • Organize and maintain project files, drawing archives, and digital records. 
  • Assist with preparation of legal descriptions, deeds, easements, and right-of-way exhibits. 
  • Support project scheduling and meet established deadlines. 
  • Stay current with surveying technologies, CAD software updates, and industry best practices. 
BENEFITS
Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, Flexible Schedule, Life Insurance, 401K, Mobile Phone, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K Match, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
bonus
LOCATION
St. Louis, MO
POSTED
8 days ago

The Survey CAD Draftsman / Technician is responsible for preparing, drafting, and maintaining accurate survey drawings, maps, plats, and related documentation using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This position works closely with Professional Land Surveyors, project managers, field crews, engineers, and other technical staff to transform field-collected data into high-quality deliverables that support land development, infrastructure, transportation, utility, and construction projects.

About the Company

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Grimes Consulting Inc

We are a Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firm, a small group of about 12 people. With over 30 years in business, we offer a wide variety of engineering and surveying services which include Land Planning, Rezoning, Commercial Site Plans, Construction Drawings, Permit Processing, Construction Inspections, Development Cost Estimates, Public Hearing and Planning Presentations, Hydrology and Flood Studies, along with Drone Photography and Lidar. 

COMPANY SIZE
11 - 50
HEADQUARTERS
St. Louis, MO, US