Survey Draftsman - West Valley, UT
Survey Draftsman
Location: West Valley City, UT
Company: CMT Technical Services
CMT Technical Services is seeking a Survey Draftsman to join our growing surveying team in West Valley City, Utah. This position plays a key role in supporting field and office operations by preparing accurate survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and mapping deliverables for a variety of transportation, municipal, land development, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with survey data, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and a solid understanding of surveying principles and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, and record drawings.
- Process field data collected through GPS, total stations, and other survey equipment.
- Develop and maintain survey base maps and project drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Assist with deed research, title review, and preparation of legal descriptions.
- Coordinate with survey crews, project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure accurate project deliverables.
- Review survey data for completeness and accuracy while maintaining company drafting standards.
- Support project teams with survey exhibits, construction staking documentation, and as-built drawings.
- Maintain organized project files and assist in quality control reviews.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of survey drafting experience preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
- Familiarity with survey calculations, boundary analysis, and survey mapping practices.
- Working knowledge of land surveying principles, legal descriptions, and plats.
- Experience with Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or similar software is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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