CAD Specialist

True Environmental

. Draft and produce survey drawings including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys in compliance with agency standards .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in drafting and producing survey drawings, including topographic and boundary surveys, while ensuring compliance with agency standards. Experienced in processing survey data and generating accurate base maps and digital terrain models, with a strong understanding of CAD standards and project collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CAD Drafting ExperienceAutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencySurvey Data ProcessingNew York City Agency Project ExperienceAssociate Degree in Surveying or Civil Technology

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Hard Skills

Survey Drawing ProductionTopographic SurveysBoundary SurveysDigital Terrain ModelsData ProcessingCoordinate SystemsGeospatial ReferencesRecord Maps PreparationAs-Built DrawingsLegal Description Exhibits

Soft Skills

CollaborationData ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Fit for Work TestingDrug & Alcohol Testing

Industry Keywords

ALTA/NSPS SurveysRight-of-Way SurveysNYC Agency StandardsQA/QC EffortsSurvey Data Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and produce survey drawings including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility surveys in compliance with agency standards
Process field data and generate accurate base maps and digital terrain models (DTMs)
Ensure CAD deliverables meet NYC agency CAD standards, coordinate systems, and layer naming conventions
Collaborate with field crews, project managers, and engineers to maintain data consistency and resolve discrepancies
Prepare record maps, easement maps, as-built drawings, and legal description exhibits
Organize and manage CAD files and survey data efficiently across multiple projects
Support proposal and QA/QC efforts by maintaining documentation and CAD templates

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required); familiarity with MicroStation
Demonstrated experience with New York City and State agency projects (MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, etc.)
Strong understanding of survey data processing, coordinate systems, and geospatial references
Successful completion of fit for work testing, including Drug & Alcohol testing
Associate degree or higher in Surveying, Civil Technology, or related field preferred