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Survey CAD Technician/Civil Drafter

Job Description

The Survey CAD Technician supports construction and land development projects by processing survey data, creating accurate stakeout and as-built drawings, and developing 3D models that ensure constructability for underground and site work. This role combines strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills with a solid understanding of survey principles, utility and volume calculations, and civil design to deliver precise, professional deliverables for heavy civil and land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Post-process and analyze survey data to produce accurate, reliable design and construction deliverables.
• Prepare stakeout sketches, point files, and DXF files to support all construction stakeout needs.
• Produce accurate and professional as-built drawings that document completed construction conditions.
• Perform precise volume calculations and earthwork computations as needed for project requirements.
• Prepare accurate cut-sheets and sketches to support a variety of field tasks and layout activities.
• Create and manage working CAD files, including points, linework, and construction layout for heavy civil and site development projects.
• Perform utility-related calculations, including storm and sanitary calculations, to support constructability and design validation.
• Conduct PDF overlays and develop working files that integrate multiple plan sets and reference documents.
• Develop and refine 3D models to ensure constructability of designs for underground and related civil work.
• Organize and manage DWG files using templates, dynamic blocks, layers, and color standards to maintain clarity and consistency.
• Apply a clear understanding of survey points, point groups, CSV files, and coordinate systems to set up and maintain accurate project control.
• Calculate and verify pipe slopes and related design elements to ensure alignment with plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural plans and specifications to translate design intent into accurate CAD and survey outputs.
• Collaborate closely with licensed surveyors, project managers, CAD technicians, and field crews to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve discrepancies, clarify design details, and improve workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, file organization, and project documentation practices.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, including working with points, stakeout, linework, and working files.
• Demonstrated experience producing as-built drawings for construction or land development projects.
• Experience with construction surveys, construction layout, and related CAD workflows.
• Knowledge of land development, site development, and civil design principles.
• Understanding of topographic and as-built surveys and their application to design and construction.
• Clear understanding of survey points, point groups, CSV files, and coordinate systems.
• Ability to calculate pipe slopes and apply these calculations within Civil 3D and survey workflows.
• Ability to organize and manage DWG files using templates, dynamic blocks, layers, and color standards.
• Basic CAD knowledge with a strong emphasis on survey-related applications.
• Proficiency with PC software and systems such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Dropbox, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to read and understand civil, structural, and architectural plans and specifications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to support volume calculations, utility computations, and earthwork analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with office and field teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.06/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully onsite position in Bridgewater,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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