At HGC , we don’t just move dirt—we move careers forward. We are a people-first, performance-driven grading company, and we’re looking for a Survey CAD Technician to join our Survey team. This role is critical in supporting our projects with precise surveying, CAD modeling, and data preparation that help us keep projects on time, on grade, and on target.
You’ll work closely under the direction of our Survey Managers while collaborating across field and office teams. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in surveying and construction technology, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a company that values integrity, dependability, and doing what it takes.
What You Bring:
· Prepare as-built and topographic surveys for active projects.
· Create digital terrain models and contours to support site development.
· Perform earthwork volume calculations using industry software.
· Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
· Recognize and mitigate basic sources of measurement error.
· Stay organized, self-motivated, and proactive in decision-making.
· Communicate professionally with supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients, and vendor partners.
· Uphold HGC’s Core Values in every aspect of your work.
· Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime when required to meet project needs.
· Participate in training and professional development through the HGC Academy .
Other Duties & Responsibilities
· Perform other various assignments as assigned
What our team needs from you:
· Previous experience in land surveying or engineering preferred — or the strong desire to learn.
· Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (experience with Terramodel or Trimble Business Center a plus).
· Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
· Strong math, computations, and problem-solving skills.
· Dependability, honesty, and a strong work ethic.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while staying aligned with team goals.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of land surveying field equipment is a plus.
· Must be at least 18 years old with reliable transportation.
Essential Physical Demands of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation
· Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
· Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.
· Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
· Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.
· Able to lift 5 lbs on an occasional basis.
What’s in it for you:
· Competitive Pay
· Medical Insurance
· Short-Term Disability
· Group Term Life
· Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
· Voluntary Long-Term Disability
· 401(k) Plan with Company Match
· Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
· Signature 35-Hour Guarantee
· Profit Sharing Program
· Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
CAT Simulators
Classroom Training
Professional Development
Safety Training
First Aid Training
HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change and occasionally report to the HGC Academy for training. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass a pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and a fit for duty exam prior to beginning work. HGC is a drug-free workplace.
HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well-being of our teammates on every level.
HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.