Senior CAD Technician, Civil & Survey

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Swanton OH

NRM is looking for an experienced CAD Technician to support our growing civil engineering and land surveying team. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who knows Civil 3D inside and out, takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, and enjoys collaborating with surveyors, engineers, and project managers.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and other survey drawings and exhibits
  • Process field survey data and develop surfaces, contours, and digital terrain models
  • Build and manage Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, corridors, and pipe networks
  • Support grading analysis, volume calculations, utility coordination, and construction plan production
  • Prepare legal description and easement exhibits
  • Coordinate with project teams to resolve design issues and meet project deadlines
  • Help maintain quality standards and provide guidance to junior drafting staff

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of progressive CAD experience in civil engineering and/or surveying
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong understanding of civil plan production and survey drafting
  • Experience processing field survey data and creating surfaces
  • Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and legal descriptions
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

Experience with Carlson Survey, MicroStation, GIS, LiDAR, BIM, or local municipal and DOT standards is a plus.

If you’re an experienced CAD professional who enjoys being a go-to technical resource and wants to contribute to a collaborative, growing team, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Join NRM?

  • Impactful Work – Play a key role in shaping mining and environmental projects.
  • Growth Opportunities – Join a rapidly growing company with leadership potential.
  • Team-Oriented Culture – Collaborate with industry professionals in an innovative work environment.

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