Survey Cad Technician

Job Title: Survey CAD TechnicianJob Description

The CAD Technician is responsible for utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D software to assist engineers and surveyors with various design and drafting tasks, including routine layouts, detail drawings, sketches, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings using computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software, mainly Civil 3D and AutoCAD 2D.

• Analyze sketches, drawings, notes, and/or verbal information provided by engineers, surveyors, technicians, or designers to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.

• Work closely with engineers, surveyors, technicians, project coordinators, project managers, and support staff to produce drawings and layout data.

• Revise and/or modify drawings as necessary.

• Plot, organize, and assemble project-related documents.

• Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematical formulas, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.

• Adhere to company standards and methodologies.

• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations.

• Achieve performance objectives and financial metrics as outlined in the Key Performance Indicator document.

• Support a 1 million dollar survey project initially, with subsequent involvement in various survey, municipal, and land development projects.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 3 plus years of Civil 3D CAD skills.

• 5 plus years of experience working on Survey projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 10 plus years of experience is a bonus.

• Experience working on Land Development and/or Municipal projects is advantageous.

• MicroStation ORD (Open Roads) experience is desirable.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily office-based, with a flexible schedule of 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Initially, work will be in-office for the first 90 days, transitioning to a hybrid model of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote thereafter.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plymouth,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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