Job Description

The Survey CAD Technician will prepare high-quality civil engineering drawings and process LiDAR survey data into usable Civil 3D files to support a wide range of infrastructure and site development projects. This role combines CAD drafting, survey data management, and LiDAR processing, and offers the opportunity to work on large, complex projects within a collaborative and growing engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings from sketches, general engineering and design information, verbal instructions, and notes using Civil 3D.

• Create computer-generated civil engineering drawings in accordance with established drafting standards and procedures.

• Review all drawings and deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with engineering requirements before submission to engineers.

We’re also excited to start connecting with students graduating in 2026 who are interested in launching their careers in the A/E/C industry. Students who want to connect early with our recruiting team and be considered for interviews ahead of peak recruiting season can complete the form below:

SAM Early Career – Full-Time Opportunities (Graduating 2026) – Fill out form

Thanks so much for sharing this with your students. We’re looking forward to a great Summer 2026 and many conversations ahead!

Sierra Swartz

Early Talent Program Lead

SAM

The Summer 2026 program runs May 18 – August 7, and we’d love your help spreading the word to students who may be interested: Land Surveying Internship Program Application

What’s new this year?

• $4,000 Education Scholarship: One intern will be selected to receive a scholarship to help support their studies.

• Nationwide Opportunities: Internship positions are available across the U.S.

• Housing Support: We’re offering three full housing stipends to help non-local students with summer housing.

Sierra Swartz

Below is a link for our summer intern positions. These will be a constant statewide travel Monday – Thursday. We are looking to hire four people.

Minimum Requirements:

Student pursuing the educational equivalent of an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a program of study accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Accreditation Education (CHEA), and completion of 30 college hours toward this degree. Students must be majoring in a highly technical curriculum or advanced degree in the area surveying/spatial information systems and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Valid driver's license required.

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Spencer Thomas, PS

Surveys Division

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Hello, I am a student at UACCM who graduates in December 2025 and looking for a career in surveying. I have a resume prepared and please contact me if interested. I am taking the FS exam next month and am finishing up all my classes. I am willing to relocate and excited to work. If interested please let me know and feel free to ask anything. Looking forward to my future in a wonderful profession that I have grown to enjoy.

I'm attending UACCM and have achieved 2 certificates in Surveying. My last semester is Spring 2026, and I'm looking for a job in central Arkansas so that I can attend school in Conway for preaching. I have also done limited survey work in the Arkansas National Guard.

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