Senior CAD Technician/Specialist

True Environmental

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in CAD drafting and survey data processing, with a strong focus on producing compliant topographic and boundary survey drawings. Experienced in collaborating with project teams and managing CAD files across multiple projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD Civil 3D Proficiency5+ Years CAD Drafting ExperienceSurvey Data Processing ExpertiseNew York City Agency Project ExperienceAssociate Degree in Surveying or Civil Technology

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Hard Skills

CAD DraftingTopographic SurveyingBoundary SurveyingALTA/NSPS SurveyingDigital Terrain Models (DTMs)Data ProcessingCoordinate SystemsGeospatial ReferencesRecord Maps PreparationAs-Built Drawings

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Fit for Work TestingDrug & Alcohol Testing

Industry Keywords

Land SurveyingCivil DesignNYC Agency StandardsMTADDCDEPDOTParks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and produce topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and utility survey drawings 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 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 (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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity consideration