Senior CAD Technician/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 StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in CAD drafting with a strong focus on land surveying and civil design, including expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with MicroStation. Demonstrates attention to detail and effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on New York City agency projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyLand Surveying ExperienceSurvey Data ProcessingNew York City Agency Project ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

CAD DraftingSurvey Drawing ProductionDigital Terrain Models (DTMs)Base Map GenerationCoordinate SystemsGeospatial ReferencesRecord Maps PreparationEasement Maps PreparationAs-Built DrawingsLegal Description Exhibits

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent WorkTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Fit for Work TestingDrug & Alcohol Testing

Industry Keywords

Land SurveyingCivil DesignNYC Agency StandardsMTADDCDEPDOTParksPublic Agencies

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

5+ 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, including MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, and other public agencies
Strong understanding of survey data processing, coordinate systems, and geospatial references
Successful completion of fit for work testing, including Drug & Alcohol testing
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams
Associate degree or higher in Surveying, Civil Technology, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status