Cad drafter Jobs in Plano, TX

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geospatial team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of surveying, GIS, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.

Your Opportunity

In this position as a Survey CAD Technician, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of surveyors, engineers, and technical experts on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Under the guidance of a Senior Surveyor, you will perform surveying and mapping services to locate improvements, analyze title encumbrances and easements and provide engineering support to assist in the design and construction of site improvements. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings on concurrent projects, including boundary, topographic, land title surveys, subdivision plats, metes and bounds descriptions, and other surveys.

• Prepare record deed and plat drawings to assist the field crews, reduce field data, calculate contours, complete final survey drawings, and retrace the boundaries of a project.

• Assist in coordinating activities of a survey field crew, ensure completion dates and budgets are met, and consistent application of firm operating standards and safety practices.

• Review field notes and exhibits for easement agreements

• Prepare staking calculations for construction projects

• Research survey records to obtain information about property boundaries to be surveyed and coordinate findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects

• Review field survey data for accuracy, including measurements and calculations conducted for survey sites

• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D surface modeling required.

• Knowledge of CAD standards and relevant software programs including, Openroads, Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and related software a plus

• Strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry

• Requires ability to work well in a team environment

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines

• UAS and/or LiDAR data processing a plus.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Civil 3D performing similar tasks in an office environment.

Typically, this position works in an open-concept office environment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TX | San Antonio
Organization: 1720 CommDev-US Southwest-San Antonio TX
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/12/2025 04:12:32
Req ID: 1002408

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.