Overview
Survey CAD Technician Jobs in Lawrence, KS at Landplan Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Survey CAD Technician to join our dynamic surveying team. In this role, you will be responsible for translating field survey data into precise, detailed CAD drawings and models that support a variety of civil engineering, land development, and construction projects. Your expertise in CAD software and surveying equipment will be essential in creating accurate topographic maps, construction layouts, ALTA surveys, and legal descriptions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while utilizing cutting-edge technology such as 3D scanners, LiDAR, and GPS systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong technical skills, and have a passion for land surveying and data analysis.
Company Overview
Landplan Engineering was founded over 40 years ago here in Lawrence, Kansas. We are a small company that excels in planning, engineering, and surveying services. Landplan is an ever-changing engineering firm catering to employee growth and culture. We have a fun and exciting company culture where communication and creativity are encouraged by our teams. We are a company that takes pride in making our community a better place to live every day. If you value a work-life balance, relaxed, supportive, and creative environment, Landplan is the place for you to grow and create a future.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform field work on civil engineering, construction, and general surveying projects, including topographic, ALTA, boundary, Right of Way and As-builts, Flood Elevation Certificates, Lot Surveys with supervision provided by a senior survey technician
- Create preliminary plats and drawings
- Follow company CAD procedures and standards
- Maintain schedules
- Utilize CAD commands (Corridors, Feature Lines and Pipe networks)
- Perform site civil layouts and design tasks (i.e. plan and profiles, slope calculations, grading information, cross sections, drainage)
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in AutoCAD, and/or Civil3D experience a plus / not required
- Statistical and analytical knowledge using advanced math skills preferred.
- Land surveying, engineering, or planning experience is preferred
- Experience with hardware and software technology is preferred
- Understand basic principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
- 3D Modeling – Existing and Proposed
- File Management
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Working and Physical Requirements
- Able to work approximately Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time.
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting of heavy objects (20 lb. or more)
- Use of hands, arms, eyes, and voice.
- Must be able to use office and computer equipment.
- Work is mostly conducted in office with occasional errands and trips to project sites.
- This position could require work outside of these hours.
Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Lawrence, KS 66049 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Survey CAD Technician
Company: Landplan Engineering
Location: Lawrence, KS
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