CAD Technician (Survey)

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced CAD Technician (Survey) capable of preparing detailed construction staking data from plan sets and developing points, centerlines, and profiles for field use. Adept at processing and interpreting field-collected survey data and performing research for new and ongoing projects. Responsible for maintaining and organizing both digital and physical survey records.

• Familiar with deed plotting, plotting field maps, drafting from survey point data, point data rotation and checking, point file setup for field stakeout or survey, and familiarity with survey notes.
• Create and interpret 3D surface models, triangulated irregular networks, and contours.
• Prepare construction staking data for field crews using construction plan sets.
• Create points, centerlines, and profiles for construction staking.
• Process and interpret survey data collected in the field.
• Perform research and gather data for new and ongoing projects.
• Maintain and organize digital and paper survey records.
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and engineers regarding projects.
• Interact daily with field crews and provide direction and support for ongoing projects.
• Potential for occasional fieldwork, including county research and quality assurance.

• At least 2+ years of Survey work experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to process survey field data, prepare survey drawings, research property information, prepare plotting and mapping.
• Wide range of experience in all types of surveys and construction layouts.
• The ability to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients.
• General knowledge of field survey procedures and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Earth Pro.
• Good at spoken and written communication.
• Attention to detail.

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here