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Ardurra is seeking a Survey CAD Technician III to join our growing Survey Group in Mesa, AZ!
Primary Function:
Work under direct supervision to provide technical support involving multiple office software, computer skills, record keeping, and general inquiries. Candidate will exercise excellent organizational and customer service skills. Survey Technicians may perform assignments of limited scope which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of survey related tasks. This may include limited experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated surveying tools to perform survey calculations and field note reductions.
Primary Duties:
- Provide general technical duties such as CAD drafting, preparing draft and final Word documents, generating reports, scanning, and filing
- Provide in-office support to the department
- Perform data entry, sort, and CAD drafting
- Proficient with Ardurra’s standard CAD template
- Helps train and orient new staff with Ardurra’s drafting and CAD standards
- Assist in other technical support as needed
- Input and analyze data from field survey work into AutoCAD/Civil3D or other database and drafting or data processing systems
- Read and analyze legal descriptions from deeds and other records
- Plot parcel lines based on metes and bounds descriptions, plats, and surveys
- Type legal descriptions in Word.doc format
- Prepare Sketch and Legal Descriptions
- Prepare surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and reviews
- Assist with right-of-way, deed, or other records research
- Collaborate with Surveyors, Engineers, Technicians as assigned or needed
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School or equivalent required
- 5+ years of experience, candidate must be proficient with AutoCAD/Civil3D
- Experienced in construction calculations, preparing field packets, managing construction staking projects, and field crew coordination
- Basic Math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Capable of solving problems using basic Trigonometric and Geometric functions
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam (or Adobe)
- Ability to work together with a team or individually. Must be team-oriented and self-motivated
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Third-Party Recruiters:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agency agreement, any submitted candidate will be considered the property of Ardurra without financial obligation to the agency.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kimley-Horn24

- Horrocks16

- Volkert13

- BKF Engineers12

- Garver10

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services145
- Construction & Real Estate52
- Government & Public Sector23
- Technology & Software12
- Manufacturing11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CAD technician jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit depending on the discipline
- Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, engineering technology, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D models to GD&T standards
- Familiarity with industry-specific standards such as ASME, ISO, or AIA
- One to three years of CAD technician or drafter experience in a production environment
Tips for Your CAD Technician Job Search
List every CAD software version you know
Employers filter applicants by specific software releases, not just program names. List AutoCAD 2024, SolidWorks 2023, or Revit by version number on your resume so your application clears automated screening for the tools the team actually runs.
Include a portfolio link on your resume
CAD technician roles are won on demonstrated output, not credentials alone. Add a link to a portfolio of drawings, 3D models, or project files. Even two or three clean samples showing tolerances, title blocks, and layer conventions outperform a description of your skills.
Target job titles that match your discipline
Openings for the same work get posted as drafter, design technician, CAD designer, or CAD operator depending on the employer. Search all four variants so you don't miss roles that match your background just because the title differs from what you expect.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cad technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a redline or markup to discuss
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a drawing you've produced or corrected. Bring a printed or digital example that shows a revision cycle, including your markups and the final issued version, so you can talk through your quality-control process concretely.
Negotiate on certification support, not just pay
CAD technician offers often have flexibility around professional development. Ask whether the employer covers Autodesk certification exams or SOLIDWORKS associate testing, since certification costs can run several hundred dollars and the answer is frequently yes for candidates who ask directly.
CAD Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cad technicians?
The companies hiring the most cad technicians right now include Kimley-Horn, Horrocks, and Volkert, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Manufacturing, civil engineering consulting, and architecture firms consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many cad technician jobs are remote?
About 8% of cad technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many office roles because much of the work involves proprietary files, hardware-locked licenses, or collaboration on physical prototypes. Disciplines such as BIM coordination and electrical schematic drafting tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a cad technician?
You typically start by completing an associate degree or technical certificate in drafting technology, engineering design, or a closely related field, where you learn core software and drawing standards. From there, earning an entry-level Autodesk or SOLIDWORKS certification demonstrates tool proficiency to employers. Most technicians then build discipline-specific knowledge, in mechanical, civil, electrical, or architectural drafting, through their first one or two jobs.
Can you get hired as a cad technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cad technician roles exist specifically for candidates coming out of technical programs or apprenticeships. Employers hiring at this level look for clean sample drawings that follow proper layering, title block, and dimensioning conventions rather than years on the job. Internships, co-op placements, or freelance drafting projects completed during school all count as relevant output you can show in a portfolio.
What does the cad technician interview process look like?
Most cad technician interviews include a phone or video screen focused on your software experience and past projects, followed by an in-person or practical skills assessment where you complete a short drafting task or redline a provided drawing. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the lead engineer or project manager about how you handle revision cycles, drawing standards, and cross-discipline coordination.
Where can I find and apply to cad technician jobs?
You can find and apply to cad technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search by location, discipline, or experience level to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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