AutoCAD Technician

Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Organization:
 FRS & Associates
Date Posted: 9/24/26
Experience: 3-5 years
Education: High School / GED 
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30 per hour

Description & Nature of Work:

  • Prepare detailed survey and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development and surveying projects.
  • Prepare subdivision maps, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, DTM models, and other survey-related maps and exhibits.
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models and digital terrain models (DTMs).
  • Utilize advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D tools and techniques to develop working models and construction documents.
  • Interpret field crew data files, survey points, field sketches, photographs, reference maps, deeds, plats, and other source information to create accurate survey base drawings.
  • Perform research through county, municipal, and other public records for deeds, easements, right-of-way information, plats, and other property records.
  • Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for rights-of-way, easements, acquisitions, and related surveying projects.
  • Prepare topographic surveys, survey exhibits, corner records, and records of surveys.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of work prepared by you and others.
  • Provide technical feedback regarding field data to supervisors and survey field crews.
  • Assist with deed mosaics, right-of-way mapping, road alignments, and right-of-way geometry.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, supervisors, field crews, and other staff.
  • Maintain organized digital and hard-copy project files and documentation.

Examples of Duties:

  • Apply current FRS & Associates CAD standards to all assigned projects.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable CAD software to upload and download survey data.
  • Work with survey control and field data, including raw data reduction, traverse adjustments/reductions, level-run reductions, and related survey computations.
  • Create existing-conditions survey plans, including development of DTM surfaces and appropriate labeling.
  • Review and interpret survey field data and communicate discrepancies or questions to the appropriate supervisor or field crew.
  • Perform property and public-record research.
  • Research and plot deeds, plats, surveys, easements, right-of-way documents, & property records.
  • Assist with preparation of deed mosaics and right-of-way mapping.
  • Plot and label road alignments, right-of-way lines, and associated geometry.
  • Maintain accurate and organized electronic and hard-copy project files.
  • Correspond professionally with clients and FRS & Associates staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Previous experience working in the land surveying industry.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience preparing ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
  • Experience preparing boundary and topographic surveys.
  • Experience creating DTM surfaces and 3D survey models.
  • Experience preparing legal descriptions and survey exhibits.
  • Experience with corner records and records of surveys.
  • Experience with MicroStation V8i.
  • Experience with survey data collection, reductions, and processing.
  • Familiarity with Trimble survey equipment and field data.
  • Experience with Florida surveying standards, procedures, and public.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in the land surveying industry.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Ability to interpret survey field data and prepare accurate survey drawings.
  • Working knowledge of surveying principles related to boundary and topographic surveys.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

How to Apply / Contact:

FRS & Associates

2257 Vista Parkway, Suite 4

West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 662-8023

send resume to: [email protected]