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Crown Innovations, Inc.

AutoCAD Draftsman

Ontario, CA · On-site +1

$34.62 - $40/hr

This role focuses on translating field-collected geospatial survey data into accurate AutoCAD ... Hourly Rate Range: $34.62 - $40.00 per hour (W2) Compensation is determined based on experience ...

Crown Innovations, Inc.

AutoCAD Draftsman

Ontario, CA · On-site

$34.62 - $40/hr

This role focuses on translating field-collected geospatial survey data into accurate AutoCAD ... Hourly Rate Range: $34.62 - $40.00 per hour (W2) Compensation is determined based on experience ...

Dudek

Land Surveying CAD Technician

Encinitas, CA · On-site +1

$38 - $47.50/hr

Prepare and draft survey deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D including: * Boundary maps ... hourly* *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not ...

Dudek

Land Surveying CAD Technician

Encinitas, CA · On-site

$38 - $47.50/hr

Prepare and draft survey deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D including: * Boundary maps ... hourly* *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not ...

Dudek

Land Surveying CAD Technician

Encinitas, CA · On-site +1

$38 - $47.50/hr

Prepare and draft survey deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D including: * Boundary maps ... hourly* *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not ...

h2m

Survey Crew Chief

Melville, NY

$36 - $44/hr

Drafting and editing of surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D. * Perform other like duties as assigned ... Working knowledge of AutoCad The hourly range for this role is $36 - $44. The employment offer may ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly survey draftsman in the United States is $26.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Survey Draftsman vs Land Surveyor?

AspectHourly Survey DraftsmanLand Surveyor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; drafting certifications often preferredLicensing or certification required; degree in surveying or related field
Work EnvironmentOffice-based drafting and design; some fieldwork for measurementsFieldwork for measurements; office work for data analysis and reporting
Industry UsageUsed mainly in construction, engineering, and architecture firms for draftingUsed across construction, land development, and government agencies for surveying

The main difference is that Hourly Survey Draftsmen focus on creating detailed drawings based on survey data, often working in offices, while Land Surveyors perform field measurements and legal boundary determinations. Both roles require knowledge of surveying principles, but Land Surveyors typically need licensing and have broader responsibilities in land assessment.

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Civil3D Survey CAD Technician / Draftsman

Wilson & Company

Loveland, CO • On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm, seeks a full-time Civil3d Survey CAD Technician/Draftsman for their Loveland, CO office wherein they will work as part of a growing team to provide land surveying and geospatial solutions for the AEC industry, working on both in-house and external clients' projects. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and responsible, and should be able to work in a team-based, collaborative environment as well as independently. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in the land surveying field with knowledge and experience including land surveying principles, practices and theory; land surveying instrumentation and data collection; data processing and rendering; completions drafting of presentation-grade products; communicating survey findings in an intelligible manner to accurately inform stakeholders. Position has the capability of a negotiated, hybrid schedule for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Drawing production: under the purview of the professional land surveyor, draft various monumented land surveys, ALTAs, legal descriptions/exhibits, and topographic surveys
  • Data processing: perform Trimble Business Center project adjustments, analyses, management, and error resolution prior to the importation of survey data into a CADD environment
  • Deliverable preparation: perform completions drafting efforts to finalize land surveying and geospatial products prior to delivery with the goal of providing high-quality, easily interpretable deliverables
  • Accountability: maintain high ethical standards and accountability for data and drawings issued, always striving towards doing the right thing and delivering objective, accurate findings/results
  • Collaboration: work closely with surveying, engineering, and construction management teams to provide essential surveying data for project planning, design, and execution; work closely with survey field crews to execute projects as well as continuously evolve field-to-finish processes with the goal of increasing efficiency and accuracy of products
  • Field data collection: assist survey crews (as needed) in completing various field survey tasks such as establishing control, running level loops, completing sanitary and storm structure as-builts, performing topographic surveys, recovering property and public lands corner markers and other evidence, etc.

Required skills/qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the land surveying industry with a minimum of two of those years having been spent in an office role
  • Expertise in AutoCAD Civil3d and a strong desire to learn Trimble Business Center
  • Ability to interpret and draft plats, deeds, and various conveyance documents in support of parcel, rights-of-way, and easement basemapping efforts for boundary projects ranging from lot/block monumented land surveys to corridor investigations
  • Ability to import, modify, analyze, and completions draft 3D survey data to produce presentation-grade topographic survey drawings for design/engineering
  • Experience performing diligent, self-guided research at the County level as well as via other resources, or a strong desire to advance ones' document recovery, analysis, and research skills
  • Ability to meticulously draft, analyze, review, and finalize drawings of survey project regions to ensure accuracy of drawing construction, as-rendered features, and call-outs
  • Have a passion for the land surveying and geospatial industry that serves as a foundation for decision-making, personal accountability, and the desire to learn/advance oneself within the industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing for clear, precise communications between project participants, owners, and stakeholders
  • Must be in good physical condition and capable of safely and effectively performing the physical tasks associated with survey field work, including lifting, walking over uneven terrain, being stationary for extended periods of time, and working in various outdoor conditions

Preferred skills/qualifications:
  • LSIT (land surveyor-in-training) certificate
  • Associates degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering for CADD technologies

Annual Salary Range or Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $40.00 (Depending on Experience)
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values-discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions-we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees' success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.

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