--- title: 'Survey CAD Technician at Thomas & Hutton' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/survey-cad-technician-thomas-hutton-durham-qnx5wjkydbts' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Survey CAD Technician at Thomas & Hutton - **Company:** Thomas & Hutton - **Location:** Durham, NC - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-05-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/2c17de95-5be6-4e18-9ac1-3ff5b4e4a318 ## Job description Advance your civil engineering design career where your work supports impactful land development and infrastructure projects across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers to develop detailed construction plans and technical drawings for a wide range of commercial, residential, and site development projects. If you enjoy technical problem-solving, working with advanced design tools, and contributing to collaborative project teams, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a company recognized as a Best Place to Work. ## What you bring - Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying - CST Level I or II (Office) certification preferred. - 3+ years of Surveying experience in preparing survey-related deliverables and project management in Construction, Boundaries, and Topographic Surveys. - Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, with Autodesk Civil 3D (v. 2020-2024) and Carlson Software preferred. - Proficient in use of Microstation and OpenRoads is a plus. - Must have boundary and right of way resolution experience. - Knowledge of surveying practices and procedures (Field & Office). - Ability to work 700AM - 530PM Mon-Thursday. 700AM - 1130AM Friday with occasional overtime. - Ability to read and interpret plats deeds, easements and plans. - Must be able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. - Strong verbal and written communication skills required. - A valid driver’s license is required. - Written and verbal communication skills Physical Requirements - Ability to work in an environment that may contain venomous snakes and insects such as ticks, red bugs, wasps, bees, hornets, yellow jackets, etc. - Ability to stand for long periods of time. - Ability to work in a wide range of temperatures. - Ability to climb hills and walk long distances. - Ability to traverse different types of terrain. - Ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs. - Ability to interact both verbally and written Why Thomas & Hutton? - Competitive salary plus performance bonus - Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance - Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage - 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance - Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career Schedule: On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. How to apply: Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers. At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities. When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here. Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ## About Thomas & Hutton ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Thomas & Hutton is a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and consulting firm that designs and builds infrastructure, communities, and places across the Southeast United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Savannah, Georgia, USA - **Founded**: 1946 - **Founders**: Hue Thomas and Joe Hutton ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Civil engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, transportation, water resources, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction administration. - **Target customers**: B2B – municipal governments, private developers, and other public/private entities in the Southeast. - **Mission or purpose**: “Design with the future in mind” – to shape the built environment, create vibrant communities, and deliver lasting legacies for clients. ## Products & Services - **Civil/Site Development**: Land planning, grading, drainage, utility design, and site infrastructure for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. - **Environmental**: Permitting, remediation, environmental assessments, and compliance services. - **Natural Gas**: Pipeline routing, design, and permitting for natural gas infrastructure. - **Structural & Marine**: Structural engineering for buildings, bridges, marine structures, and waterfront facilities. - **Surveying**: Boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys. - **Transportation**: Roadway, highway, and intersection design, traffic analysis, and multimodal planning. - **Water & Wastewater**: Treatment plant design, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private firm). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not disclosed; estimated to be in the $50–100M range based on headcount and project scale (not verified). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding). The firm is employee-owned? Not explicitly stated, but no investors mentioned. - **Growth Signals**: - Offices in 6 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida). - Recognized by Zweig Group: #9 in the 200+ employee category (2019), #16 in Civil Engineering, #18 in Multi-Discipline firms. - Named “Top 10 Best Places to Work” in South Carolina (2020) and ranked #12 small firm in SC. - Numerous active job openings across multiple offices, indicating steady hiring. ## Competitive Advantages - **Depth of experience**: Founded in 1946, with a long track record of complex infrastructure projects in the Southeast. - **Multidisciplinary “one company” model**: Offers civil, environmental, structural, transportation, water, surveying, and landscape architecture under one roof, enabling integrated solutions. - **Flexibility**: Combines the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal attention of a smaller practice. - **Strong reputation**: Consistently ranked as an employer of choice and recognized for quality by industry associations. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding geographic footprint across the Southeast (recent addition of Alabama and Florida offices). - Invest in professional development through “Thomas & Hutton University” to retain talent and advance technical capabilities. - Emphasize sustainable, community-centered design that balances economic development with environmental stewardship. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, employee-focused environment that values “human craft and ingenuity.” Projects are seen as “Places, Communities, Foundations, Legacies.” - **Work policy**: Primarily on-site at one of the many office locations (Savannah, Augusta, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Nashville, Mount Pleasant, Chamblee, Buford, Durham, Birmingham, etc.). Condensed work schedules may be available. - **Benefits**: - Zero-premium dental and Rx insurance (if wellness criteria met). - Vision coverage, company-paid short- and long-term disability. - Gym membership reimbursement. - 401(k) with matching (50¢ on the $ up to 6%) plus profit sharing. - Generous paid time off (eligible upon hire) and 8 paid holidays. - Professional development: internal training, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education through Thomas & Hutton University. - **Recognition**: Zweig Group “Best Places to Work” multiple times; strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being. ## Sources 1. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/our-company/) – About the company, history, founders, mission 2. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/) – Services overview 3. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/join-our-team-orig/) – Careers page, culture, benefits, awards 4. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/available-positions/) – Job openings list, office address 5. 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