Survey CAD Technician

Garrett Engineering, LLC
Buffalo, Missouri | Full-Time

Garrett Engineering is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join our growing land-surveying department. This position will prepare accurate survey drawings and related documents using field data, research materials, and direction from a Professional Land Surveyor.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with technical information, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision plats, easement exhibits, construction-staking plans, and other survey drawings.
• Import, process, and organize survey field data.
• Prepare plats, legal-description exhibits, point files, surfaces, contours, and other survey deliverables.
• Review deeds, recorded plats, easements, title commitments, and other property records.
• Revise drawings based on internal quality-control reviews and client comments.
• Maintain organized electronic project files and supporting documentation.
• Follow Garrett Engineering’s drafting standards, file-management procedures, and quality-control processes.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, field personnel, and project-support staff.
• Assist with tracking project status, deadlines, and outstanding information.
• Protect confidential client and project information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable CAD software.
• Ability to interpret survey field data, deeds, plats, easements, and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of surveying terminology and drafting practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to work independently while following the direction of a Professional Land Surveyor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of survey-related CAD experience.
• Experience preparing boundary surveys, legal descriptions, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision plats, and topographic surveys.
• Familiarity with Missouri surveying standards and recording requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employer-paid employee health-insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-provided computer, software, and equipment.
• A collaborative environment where survey, engineering, field, and administrative teams work together.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

This is a full-time, in-office position based at Garrett Engineering’s office in Buffalo, Missouri.

TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction to david@garrett-engineering.com. Applicants may also provide examples of relevant CAD or surveying work.

Garrett Engineering, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.