Survey CAD Technician

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is looking to add a Survey CAD technician to our Orlando team. 

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

Survey CAD Technician responsible for supporting boundary, topographic, and infrastructure design surveys through precise processing of field survey data and production of high-quality deliverables. This office-based role focuses on transforming raw field data, point clouds, legal descriptions, and survey control into accurate boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking files in support of licensed surveyors and engineering teams. The position requires strong technical proficiency in survey data workflows, CAD production, and quality control standards.

Essential Functions:

• Process raw field data from total stations, GPS/GNSS, and LiDAR platforms.
• Translate survey data into accurate CAD drawings and deliverables.
• Prepare boundary surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and exhibit drawings.
• Develop topographic survey layouts and surface models.
• Analyze design plans to generate field staking data.
• Perform quality-control reviews of survey drawings and files.
• Ensure deliverables meet client CAD standards and formatting requirements.
• Work with coordinate systems, datums, units, and conversions.
• Refine and model point-cloud data for survey mapping.
• Collaborate with surveyors and field crews to resolve discrepancies.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in surveying and mapping or related field.

• Ability to work independently in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Effective communication skills with surveyors and technical teams.
• Willingness to support varied survey project types as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of survey methods and data-processing workflows.
• Familiarity with plats, deeds, easements, and legal descriptions.
• Experience preparing boundary survey layouts and staking files.
• Working knowledge of GIS concepts.
• Experience working with LiDAR and 3D modeling.
• Part 107 Drone License.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

• Occasional site or office visits may be required to coordinate with project teams or review design documentation.

Work Environment/Environmental Factors: 

Work is typically performed in a professional office environment using a computer for extended periods, with a moderate noise level.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.