How to hire a directional survey drafter

How to hire a directional survey drafter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step directional survey drafter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a directional survey drafter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new directional survey drafter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the directional survey drafter you need to hire. Certain directional survey drafter roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect directional survey drafter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of directional survey drafters and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Directional Survey Drafter	Description	Hourly rate
   Directional Survey Drafter	Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.	$17-35
   Drafter	The duties of a drafter vary on one's line of work or industry of employment. In the information technology setting, a drafter specializes in creating a three-dimensional model for software and other applications upon gathering details and specifications from designers and other personnel... Show more	$15-26

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Carlson
   • GPS
   • Boundary Surveys
   • GIS
   • Civil Engineering
   • Legal Descriptions
   • Microstation
   • Survey Equipment
   • As-Built Surveys
   • Sketch
   • Construction Layout
   • Survey Maps
   • TDS
   • Google Earth

   Responsibilities:

   • Used Microstation V8i, to draft work prints through Verizon s IDDS system.
   • Advance working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit/Bim, SPATIALinfo, MicroStation V8i and/or Bentley software s.
   • Plot and reproduce drawings.-Performs GIS duties.
   • Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment.
   • Draft maps for all surveys perform by myself as well as other survey crews using AutoCad 2013 and Carlson 2007.
   • Survey projects including Topos, level loops, curb and gutter staking and building corners with offsets using GPS equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your directional survey drafter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A directional survey drafter can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, directional survey drafters' average salary in montana is 29% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directional survey drafters 50% less than senior-level directional survey drafters.
   • Certifications. A directional survey drafter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a directional survey drafter's salary.

   Average directional survey drafter salary

   $53,123yearly

   $25.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level directional survey drafter salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a directional survey drafter job description

   A job description for a directional survey drafter role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a directional survey drafter job description:

   Directional survey drafter job description example

   Order: 226919Order Type : Direct Hire

   Currently seeking a Drafter in Greenwood Village, CO for a stellar HVAC Installation and services company!

   
   

   This unique position supports the technical design and development of HVAC system projects in the commercial retrofit market.

   This position allows the ability to start-up and implements new design systems, processes and specifications including building libraries,

   templates and project delivery protocols and standards.

   
   

   RESPONSIBILITIES :

   
   

   Providing technical design on assigned projects

   Design HVAC ductwork sizing and layout, HVAC piping sizing and layout

   Perform heating and cooling load calculations with industry software (Prefer TRACE 700)

   Provide selection and schedule of equipment with oversight from the engineering lead

   Assisting in the production of construction documents (drawings and specifications) for design build mechanical systems in existing

   buildings.

   Assist with the development of project schedules, budgets, and contracts

   Providing coordination of project designs with other disciplines

   Assist with in-field verification and analysis of existing systems to support design decisions

   
   

   QUALIFICATIONS:

   
   

   Degree in architectural or mechanical engineering

   5-10 years experience in HVAC design in the MEP market with a focus on mechanical infrastructure

   EIT certification is preferred

   Highly proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Revit MEP

   Experience in the design of commercial building mechanical systems i.e., central plants and air systems as well as building

   management systems

   Knowledge of building HVAC and energy codes

   Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design

   
   

   Required Experience:

   SKILLS:

   HVAC

   TRACE 700

   Mechanical Engineering

   Design

   Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

   Engineering

   
   

   Benefits:

   Medical, Dental, Vision, matching 401k.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right directional survey drafter for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with directional survey drafters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit directional survey drafters who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your directional survey drafter job on Zippia to find and recruit directional survey drafter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with directional survey drafter candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new directional survey drafter

   Once you've decided on a perfect directional survey drafter candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new directional survey drafter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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