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≈ $36k – $63k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Middle · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. RESPEC scores B on the Alion truth index.

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RESPEC is an engineering, science and technology consulting firm headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving public and private clients in mining and energy, water, facilities, transportation, development services and data and technology. Founded in 1969 and fully owned by its employees, it operates in about 15 US states and two Canadian provinces, with project work reaching some 50 countries and spanning cavern geomechanics to water infrastructure. It hires civil, water resources, mechanical, structural and mining engineers, project managers, CAD designers, surveyors, field and inspection technicians, federal sales leads and student interns.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

The Surveyor and CAD Designer will be learning on the job by supporting various design efforts. The Surveyor and CAD Designer will provide survey and CAD support for the technical drafting of projects specific to the land development industry. Assigned projects will vary in size and complexity and be produced in an office team setting with project managers, design engineers, and other CAD operators.

Essential Job Function/Responsibilities

  • Assist with field survey and stakeout.
  • Assist with Construction Quality Assuranc.
  • Prepare figures and drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information.
  • Research and obtain standards and codes required by client to develop plans.
  • Collaborate with project managers to develop and modify designs based on project requirements.
  • Revise drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
  • Assist project managers with model presentation for project teams and client meetings.
  • Conduct design reviews to identify potential issues prior to release.

Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or related software and MS Access databases and/or database design is required
  • Experience working
    • With a team producing plans from survey to final design
    • Efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven team environment
    • Under the direction of multiple project engineers
    • Independently and with others while working on multiple projects concurrently
  • Civil engineering experience is preferred.
  • Critical thinking ability and attention to detail
  • Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work occasional weekends and beyond normal business hours when needed

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma. or its equivalent.
  • Experience with Office365; applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Work Schedule: This is a regular full-time position with benefits.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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