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Abaci Consulting Inc

Land Survey - Crew Chief

Grimes, IA · On-site

Land Survey - Crew Chief Abaci Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Land Survey - Crew Chief to join our team in Grimes, Iowa. Prior land survey experience is required in order to lead land survey ...

ATALNT LLC

Land Survey Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ

$80K - $130K/yr

Land Survey Project Manager Job Type: Full-Time Location: Phoenix or Mesa, AZ Company Details: The company is a is a locally-owned and operated civil and transportation engineering firm serving ...

Abaci Consulting Inc

Land Survey - Crew Chief

Grimes, IA · On-site

Land Survey - Crew Chief Abaci Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Land Survey - Crew Chief to join our team in Grimes, Iowa. Prior land survey experience is required in order to lead land survey ...

Frontier Land Surveying

CAD Drafter

Edmond, OK · On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

Frontier Land Surveying is looking to hire a full time CAD Technician to draft land survey deliverables including 3D topographic models, boundary survey plats and exhibits, various oil and gas ...

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How much do full time land survey drafting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time land survey drafting in the United States is $25.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Land Survey Drafting vs Full Time Civil Drafting?

AspectFull Time Land Survey DraftingFull Time Civil Drafting
CredentialsTypically requires drafting certifications and knowledge of survey dataRequires civil engineering drafting certifications and project knowledge
Work EnvironmentField survey sites and drafting officesOffice-based with some site visits
Industry UsageUsed mainly in land surveying and mapping projectsUsed in infrastructure, road, and building projects

Full Time Land Survey Drafting focuses on creating detailed survey maps and plans based on field data, often working closely with surveyors. Full Time Civil Drafting involves designing civil infrastructure projects like roads and bridges, requiring broader civil engineering knowledge. While both roles involve drafting skills and office work, Land Survey Drafting emphasizes survey data interpretation, whereas Civil Drafting centers on civil engineering designs.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Land Survey Drafting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,560 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Land Survey CAD Technician

Johnston's Surveying LLC

Oviedo, FL

$22 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Land Survey CAD Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Land Survey CAD Technician with specialized industry experience to join our team. This position requires a solid foundation in land surveying principles and drafting standards. You will be responsible for processing field crew data, interpreting legal descriptions, and producing precise, client-ready survey deliverables—including ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, and construction plats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Survey Field Data Processing: Import, review, and reduce raw field data, point files, feature codes, and field sketches collected by survey crews using Civil 3D.

  • Plat & Map Preparation: Prepare complete survey deliverables—including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Boundary Plats, Topographic Maps, Right-of-Way drawings, and Subdivision Plats—in strict compliance with state minimum technical standards.

  • COGO & Legal Description Reconciliation: Perform Coordinate Geometry (COGO) calculations to plot deeds, easements, title commitments, and historical survey records against physical field evidence.

  • Surface & Contour Modeling: Generate precise 3D digital terrain models (DTMs), contours, breaklines, and volume calculations from topographic field data and point clouds.

  • Technical Quality Control: Work directly with Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) and Field Crew Chiefs to resolve line-work discrepancies, verify boundary logic, and enforce layer, scale, and drafting standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Survey Drafting Experience: Direct, practical experience working as a CAD Technician within a Land Surveying firm or department.

  • Software Proficiency: Hands-on mastery of survey-specific CAD workflows in AutoCAD Civil 3D (Survey Module) or Carlson Survey.

  • Survey Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of land surveying terminology, boundary location principles, legal descriptions, coordinate systems (State Plane/Datums), and field data collection methodology.

  • Plan & Document Reading: Proven ability to read and interpret deeds, title insurance commitments, recorded maps, easement instruments, and civil construction plans.

  • Detail-Oriented: Rigorous commitment to mathematical accuracy, neatness, line-weight hierarchy, and precise drafting standards.

  • Compensation is competitive and directly commensurate with survey industry experience and CAD proficiency.