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Actalent

Survey Drafter

Rocky Hill, CT

$30 - $40/hr

This role focuses on drafting a wide range of survey deliverables, supporting infrastructure and land development projects, and collaborating closely with project teams to deliver accurate, timely ...

Actalent

Survey Drafter

Rocky Hill, CT

$30 - $40/hr

This role focuses on drafting a wide range of survey deliverables, supporting infrastructure and land development projects, and collaborating closely with project teams to deliver accurate, timely ...

Actalent

Land Surveyor In Training

Houston, TX

Job Title: Land Surveyor in Training This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Graduate ... Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey drafting workflows, including manipulating drawings ...

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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 hourly land survey drafting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly 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 Hourly Land Survey Drafting vs Hourly Land Surveying?

AspectHourly Land Survey DraftingHourly Land Surveying
CredentialsDrafting certifications, CAD proficiencySurveying licenses, field experience
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, CAD software useFieldwork, site measurements
Employer & IndustrySurveying firms, engineering companiesSurveying firms, construction, engineering

Hourly Land Survey Drafting focuses on creating detailed survey maps and plans using CAD software, often in an office setting. In contrast, Hourly Land Surveying involves fieldwork, including measuring land and collecting data. Both roles require related certifications and are integral to land development projects, but they differ mainly in work environment and daily tasks.

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Land Survey CAD Technician

Oviedo, FL • On-site

Johnston's Surveying LLC
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$22 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 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.