Survey CADD Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design • Norfolk, VA

9h

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a driven and detail-oriented CADD Operator to join our fast-paced Survey/Geospatial team in Norfolk, VA. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our survey and mapping projects, turning field data into accurate, high-quality technical drawings and plans with the power of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. You’ll collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to deliver precise results that shape land development, infrastructure, and geospatial projects across the region. This is your chance to advance your career with a nationally recognized, multi-discipline engineering and design firm where innovation, teamwork, and growth are always top priorities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree or a Certificate from a technical school, preferably in AutoCAD.
• 2-5 years of related experience. (Previous survey experience a plus).
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D. (MicroStation a plus).
• Work within a team oriented environment to successfully complete a high volume of projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous survey experience a plus.
• MicroStation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ability to draft parcels, or subdivision boundaries from legal descriptions using CAD techniques (Civil 3D).
• Maintains average skills in the use of AutoCAD (MicroStation a plus).
• Ability and knowledge to perform Topographic survey, ALTA survey, Boundary Survey, As built Survey etc.
• Ability to read and plot Legal descriptions.
• Performs drafting of portions of routine projects under direction of project surveyor.
• Understands surveying terminology.
• Prepares a variety of survey products.
• Adheres to AutoCAD standards manual.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED