CAD Specialist

True Environmental
New York, NY
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with survey data processing and CAD compliance, with a focus on public agency projects in New York.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of CAD drafting in land surveying and experience with NYC public agencies
    — “3+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design”
  • Individuals who can manage geospatial data and organize CAD files across multiple projects
    — “Organize and manage CAD files and survey data efficiently across multiple projects”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of compliance and standards for NYC agency deliverables
    — “Ensure CAD deliverables meet NYC agency CAD standards, coordinate systems, and layer naming conventions”

Things to consider

  • Requires passing fit for work testing including Drug & Alcohol testing
    — “the successful completion of fit for work testing which includes Drug & Alcohol testing”
  • Candidates should be ready for potential long-term engagement with public sector clients
    — “seeking an experienced CAD Specialist to support our Land Survey group in preparing high-quality survey deliverables for New York City and State agency projects”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with specific NYC agency standards
    — “Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required); familiarity with MicroStation”
  • Highlight skills in processing field data and creating digital terrain models
    — “Process field data and generate accurate base maps and digital terrain models (DTMs)”
  • Showcase ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and maintain documentation
    — “Support proposal and QA/QC efforts by maintaining documentation and CAD templates”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate base maps and digital terrain models
  • survey deliverables meeting NYC agency standards
Typical background
3+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design

Skills & requirements

Required

Autocad Civil 3DMicrostationSurvey WorkflowsProject Management

Preferred

Excellent Attention To DetailCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Stack & domain

Autocad Civil 3DMicrostationSurvey WorkflowsField Data ProcessingBase MapsDigital Terrain ModelsCAD StandardsCoordinate SystemsLayer Naming ConventionsRecord MapsEasement MapsAs-built DrawingsLegal Description ExhibitsCAD File ManagementProposal And Qa/qc EffortsAttention To DetailCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyCoordination With Multi-disciplinary TeamsLand SurveyingCivil Design

About the role

Original posting from True Environmental via Lever

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. 

We are seeking an experienced CAD Specialist to support our Land Survey group in preparing high-quality survey deliverables for New York City and State agency projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and or MicroStation, solid understanding of survey workflows, and hands-on experience working on projects for MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, and other public agencies.

Pay is starting at $25/hr + based on experience.

What you'll do:

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • This role will require the successful completion of fit for work testing which includes Drug & Alcohol testing

Preferred Qualification:

  • 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Source: True Environmental careers (Lever)

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