Civil Cad Technician @ Actalent

Job Title: Civil CAD TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Civil CAD Technician supports survey and land development projects by preparing accurate CAD drawings and maps, performing survey-related calculations, and interpreting technical data. This role focuses on drafting boundary parcel maps, topographic surveys, and ALTA Land Title Survey maps using AutoCAD, with opportunities to work on telecommunications development projects and gain experience with Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret survey and design data to produce accurate CAD drawings and documentation.
• Perform survey calculations and apply legal descriptions to support boundary and topographic survey work.
• Prepare detailed topographic surveys, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all relevant features and elevations.
• Research, read, and plot deeds to develop precise boundary parcel maps and ALTA Land Title Survey maps.
• Create and revise CAD drawings daily using AutoCAD 2D for civil and survey-related projects.
• Support survey and land development projects by producing plans, maps, and exhibits that meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute drafting expertise to telecommunications development projects, including site plans and related civil layouts.
• Collaborate with project teams in a quiet but team-oriented office environment to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain organized project files and CAD standards to ensure consistency across drawings and deliverables.
• Leverage opportunities to use Civil 3D as project needs allow, expanding capabilities in civil design and modeling.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of civil and/or survey CAD experience using AutoCAD 2D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for daily drafting and production of civil and survey drawings.
• Ability to understand and work with design layouts or boundary and topographic surveys.
• Strong technical drafting skills in a civil and survey context.
• Experience interpreting survey data, legal descriptions, and deeds for mapping purposes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in survey calculations and CAD documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with survey projects or land development projects.
• 5 or more years of experience as a Civil or Survey CAD Technician.
• Hands-on experience with Civil 3D for civil design and drafting.
• Background in preparing boundary parcel maps and ALTA Land Title Survey maps.
• Familiarity with telecommunications or wireless development projects.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based onsite in a quiet, professional office located in Ann Arbor with approximately 45 employees. The environment is team-oriented and highly collaborative, where employees are encouraged to work closely with others and share expertise. The Civil CAD Technician will have a dedicated workstation equipped with a computer and the necessary software for data entry and drafting. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 4050 hours per week. The role requires being onsite 100% of the time, working in an office setting with a focus on precision, cooperation, and project-driven deadlines. Attire is expected to be appropriate for a professional office environment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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