LAND SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN

ABOUT US
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications.

Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.
ZenaTech serves more than 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices throughout North America, Europe, and the UAE.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a qualified CAD Technician to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop civil layout drawings in a 3D modeling environment.

As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in designing and drafting plans and construction documents for a wide range of projects, including commercial, industrial, and residential developments, as well as public works and infrastructure improvements. Projects typically involve grading, roadway geometry, erosion control, drainage systems, utility design, and quantity calculations.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Beaverton, Oregon.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create detailed civil layout drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson Software
• Generate profiles, alignments, surfaces, pipe networks, and construction details
• Interpret and apply engineering plans, notes, and specifications
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure model accuracy and drafting standards are met
• Utilize Carlson Software tools for land surveying, topographic data, and surface modeling
• Handle complex design and drafting tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Produce clear technical manuals describing project features, operations, and maintenance
• Review and verify engineering drawings for compliance with specifications and standards
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, local jurisdictions, and project consultants
• Maintain productivity in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of civil engineering and surveying design processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including 3D modeling
• Practical experience using Carlson Software for land surveying and civil design
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to create accurate models and drawings from verbal and written specifications
• Familiarity with construction document standards and engineering terminology
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree or higher in drafting, design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in civil and survey CAD drafting
• 5+ years of AutoCAD experience
• 3+ years of Civil 3D experience
• 2+ years of Carlson Software experience

SALARY
$55,000 - $70,000 annually

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity through hiring practices based on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and all individuals of legally protected status.

​Send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

https://www.cultivategeospatial.com/careers/gis-application-specialist/

LOCATION: Anywhere U.S.

DESCRIPTION
Cultivate Geospatial Solutions (CGS) is currently expanding our team and looking to add a GIS Application Specialist to our team.  We are looking for candidates that have a “can do” attitude and are enthusiastic about learning!
This position will be responsible for configuring Desktop, Web and Mobile solutions that incorporate GIS. The GIS Application Specialist should be able to configure ArcGIS mobile, web, and desktop applications to meet customer needs. The right candidate should be able to manage GIS data in an enterprise geodatabase, perform GIS analysis and automate tasks using python. Proficient with web GIS from publishing web layers in ArcGIS Pro to configuring web maps and applications.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following list represents the ideal skill set but the most important thing is a willingness to learn and grow your GIS skills. If you don’t meet all these qualifications but you are motivated and willing to learn, you could still be a great fit for our team.

• Associate degree (or higher) in GIS or similar field.
• Ability to use Esri GIS software – Desktop (including ArcGIS Pro), Web and Server based.
• Ability to author web layers and web maps in ArcGIS Online
• Ability to configure ArcGIS Dashboards, Web AppBuilder apps, and configurable ArcGIS web applications.
• Ability to understand and extract GIS datasets from different sources.
• Ability to write scripts with Python using arcpy and ArcGIS API for Python
• Experience configuring Esri mobile tools like Survey123, Workforce, Field Maps, Collector, or QuickCapture.
• Experience with JavaScript and Arcade is beneficial.
• Experience with FME is beneficial.
• Experience working in transportation industry beneficial.
• Ability to communicate with clients, understand their needs, and apply the appropriate technology.
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines are a must.
• Excellent team player, with the ability to work within a collaborative environment and take a leading role when required.
• Creative, resourceful, and innovative problem solver.
• Proficient English usage for oral and written technical communications.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

ABOUT CULTIVATE GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS
CGS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) firm that provides GIS-centric solutions to a variety of industries including state and local governments. CGS represents decades of GIS industry experience that speaks through the success of our customers and partners. 

Title: The National Audubon Society Dangermond Fellowship Presentation of Excellence 25/26

Date: Tuesday May 26 at 9-10 HT / 12-1 PT / 1-2 MT / 3-4 ET

Description:
The Dangermond Fellowship is an exciting partnership between National Audubon Society and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). This fellowship is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in the enterprise GIS, science, and nonprofit/conservation sectors. Throughout the year, Fellows receive extensive and immersive training in the full ArcGIS platform. Fellows also work directly with the Audubon network to provide support for new and ongoing projects. This presentation will highlight some of this work, including ways the Enterprise GIS department is incorporating AI to streamline quality reporting of trails and other assets at Audubon centers, providing flood risk assessments for Audubon properties, and large-scale analysis to understand how landscape and habitat plays into Audubon’s work.

Speakers:
Sophie Stein graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine with a B.A. in Environmental Policy.  Now based in Alaska, she combines her love for outdoor spaces with GIS mapping and community engaged research. In her role as a Dangermond Fellow, Sophie creates GIS products to enrich conservation science, policy & community engagement at Audubon.

Isaiah Bennett graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Geography with a minor in Spanish. As a part of the 10th cohort of Dangermond Fellows, he continues to further develop his GIS skills and conservation expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that drive positive change across the Western Hemisphere.

Natalie Tarbox earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Spatial Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she explored GIS, field research, and environmental justice. Now as a Dangermond Fellow, she continues using GIS to advance equity and environmental resilience for people, wildlife, and the planet.

All are welcome! Please share with your networks!

Register here!

About EGR & Associates
EGR & Associates is a well-established land surveying firm headquartered in Eugene, Oregon.
Our firm’s core values focus on helping property owners, developers, and professionals navigate land divisions, ownership questions, and regulatory requirements with confidence. From subdivisions and partitions to property line adjustments and flood hazard determinations, we take pride in delivering accurate, professional results that our clients and the public can rely on.

​About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Field Survey Lead (Crew Chief) to join our small, close-knit team.
Our projects are primarily located in Lane County and surrounding counties, with occasional work elsewhere in Oregon. This is a field position leading a two-person survey crew. Occasionally, this position will require independent field work.

​If you take pride in thorough, accurate work, know how to maintain an efficient and productive field crew while ensuring high-quality results, and are ready to embrace our core values, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey operations efficiently and safely while maintaining high productivity
• Operate and maintain Leica survey equipment (total stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors)
• Read and interpret maps, plats, deeds, and other legal documents related to land boundaries
• Apply sound understanding of boundary principles, field survey procedures, field data collection, and error analysis
• Check all field work for accuracy and completeness
• Problem-solve independently in the field and adapt quickly to changing conditions
• Adopt and apply company field standards and procedures
• Collaborate professionally and respectfully with your crew partner, office staff, and the public

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years of field survey experience, including demonstrated experience in a lead or crew chief role
• Proficiency with Leica survey equipment strongly preferred; experience with comparable modern equipment will be considered
• Solid working knowledge of land boundary principles
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, surveys, and other property documents
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Formal education or certification in surveying or geomatics preferred, such as:
  • Associate’s Degree in a surveying-related field
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a surveying-related field
  • Survey Technician certification
• Equivalent field experience will also be considered
• Professional demeanor with clear, dependable communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions throughout the region

Compensation & Benefits
EGR & Associates values the people who represent our firm in the field, and we back that up with a compensation package designed to attract and retain talented professionals.

• Competitive pay based on experience: $28–$38 per hour
• Health insurance plan
• HSA availability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Employer contribution to retirement plan (no employee match required)
• Generous profit-sharing plan

How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send:

• A resume
• A brief summary of field experience

Email applications to: [email protected]
Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

https://www.federaldatafieldguide.us/

This Field Guide was prepared by Denice W. Ross and Christopher Steven Marcum with support from the UC Berkeley Executive Fellowship in Applied Technology Policy.

Recommended citation:
Ross, Denice W. and Marcum, Christopher Steven. 2026. "Federal Data Field Guide." Version 1. University of California, Berkeley. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15779/J2P043

https://jobs.usf.edu/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/job/43381

Job Description
​The University of South Florida College of Marine Science and the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation are seeking a skilled and motivated Solutions Engineer to support highly technical development, integration, delivery, and maintenance of advanced data systems and interactive digital products to feed a newly established data visualization center. This position plays a key role in building and maintaining critical geospatial infrastructure, pipelines, and products that foster actionable solutions for inland and coastal resilience, ocean observing, and environmental challenges.

We invite candidates that possess problem-solving skills and a passion for geospatial design. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of science, technology, and data innovation to develop data-driven visual information products. We value curiosity, collaboration, and practical creativity. 

Responsibilities

• Push the boundaries of data science by creating compelling, immersive geospatial visualizations of complex environmental data. Collaborate with the center's leadership and clients to propose solutions that illustrate how products derived from geospatial data can address critical scientific and environmental issues.
• Serve as a technical expert in open-source and proprietary geospatial visualization tools and infrastructure (R, Shiny, Python, ArcGIS products, 3D modeling software, Git, etc.). 
• Plan, execute, and maintain workflows that support acquisition, processing, visualization, and sharing of diverse datasets. 
• Develop, document, and distribute technical solutions for data interoperability, metadata standards, and accessibility via cloud-based services and public repositories.
• Present and distribute geospatial products to external groups. Successfully design presentations for technical and non-technical customers.

https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ACDY28&cws=37&rid=5192

GIS Developer
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas

​HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking an GIS Developer to join the team with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Developer will:

• Employ GIS and remote sensing techniques to Earth, Moon, and other planetary image data in support of International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis missions
• Create, manage, and deploy data pipelines for imagery and geospatial products into web GIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcPortal, and NASA internal applications
• Develop planetary and Earth-based cartography products for NASA's human space flight missions and operations
• Develop and manage geodatabases, versioning, data integrity, data catalogs, metadata and other related data information
• Utilize and recommend automation techniques for dataset and imagery processing
• Participate in science and imagery mission operations as needed
• Develop and implement geospatial and data science QA/QC processes
• Provide science services and technology products to a range of human exploration organizations including Artemis, Gateway, Orion, the lander/ascent systems, spacesuits, EVA, and ISS
• Interact with scientists, engineers, and managers in a highly dynamic and occasionally time critical environment
• Perform other duties as required

https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/5340143

The Snohomish County Department of Information Technology (IT) is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst to join a team of technical experts supporting a modern, enterprise-level GIS program. In this role, you will design, build, and support scalable web-based GIS solutions that empower departments to transition from traditional desktop workflows to a flexible and robust web-based GIS environment. You will support the adoption of Web GIS across the organization by providing guidance and hands-on support for users of all experience levels, while developing high-quality documentation.

​Working collaboratively with the county’s GIS community, you will help ensure the stability, performance, and proper operation of the enterprise GIS platform. You will also play a key role in integrating business applications and databases with GIS systems, enforcing data standards and security practices, while contributing to the strategic direction of the county’s GIS program. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating innovative geospatial solutions, excels in collaborative environments, and brings strong expertise in managing users, groups and content across enterprise GIS environments. 

Experience and knowledge in GIS solutions used at the County which include: Test/Prod Enterprise Portals, AGOL, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Monitor, VertiGIS Studio Web, Python, FME Server, OpenGov and SQL SDE are also desirable.

Primary work site will be the County’s main campus located in Everett, WA, although hybrid telework may be available in the future at the discretion of the department. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County work site to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks, including fingerprinting.