Senior CAD Technician/Specialist

True Environmental
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 5+ years of land surveying CAD experience working in New York City on public agency projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of land surveying CAD experience and a track record of public agency project delivery
    — “5+ years of CAD drafting experience in land surveying or civil design”
  • Individuals who have worked on projects for NYC agencies like MTA, DDC, and DOT
    — “Demonstrated experience with New York City and State agency projects (MTA, DDC, DEP, DOT, Parks, etc.)”
  • Candidates with a strong grasp of coordinate systems and geospatial references
    — “Strong understanding of survey data processing, coordinate systems, and geospatial references”

Things to consider

  • This role requires passing fit-for-work testing including drug and alcohol screening
    — “this role will require the successful completion of fit for work testing which includes Drug & Alcohol testing”
  • The position demands high attention to detail and adherence to strict documentation standards
    — “Support proposal and QA/QC efforts by maintaining documentation and CAD templates”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and specific NYC agency deliverables in your resume
    — “Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required); familiarity with MicroStation”
  • Showcase your ability to coordinate with field crews and project teams in your interview responses
    — “Collaborate with field crews, project managers, and engineers to maintain data consistency and resolve discrepancies”
  • Emphasize your ability to organize and manage CAD files across multiple projects
    — “Organize and manage CAD files and survey data efficiently across multiple projects”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-quality survey deliverables
  • accurate base maps
  • efficient CAD file management
Typical background
CAD draftingsurvey workflowscivil design

Skills & requirements

Required

CAD DraftingSurvey WorkflowsAutocad Civil 3DMicrostation

Preferred

Project ManagementData Processing

Stack & domain

Autocad Civil 3DMicrostationSurvey WorkflowsAttention To DetailCommunicationOrganizational SkillsLand 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 Senior CAD Technician/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.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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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