Position Description

The Survey Technician is responsible for the project’s CAD quality, technical, and schedule success by using AutoCAD software to provide support to surveyors by performing a variety of design/drafting activities, including routine construction layouts, detail topographic drawings, sketches and diagrams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Process field crew survey data

Create stakeout data for construction layout

Maintain project point database files

Prepare base survey mapping

Conduct field trips to clarify/verify survey data or assist field staff

Produce drawings using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software

Analyze sketches, notes, and/or verbal information supplied by an office/field surveyor, technician, or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments

Revise and/or modify drawings as necessary

Plot, organize and assemble project related documents

Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematical formulas, and other physical sciences to complete drawings

Adhere to Company standards and methodologies

Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations

Achieve performance objectives and financial metrics (see Key Performance Indicator document)

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associates degree in drafting/design and/or equivalent combination of education & experience

Minimum two (2) years applicable experience

Must be proficient in AutoCAD and/or Civil3D

Working knowledge of MS Office

Proficient in Excel and able to Integrate Excel with AutoCAD and/or GIS as needed

Strong understanding of how to coordinate drawings between disciplines and ability to identify drawing conflicts between the disciplines

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the corporate office as well as local clients and project sites

Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail

Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams including technical and non-technical personnel

Resourceful, action-oriented, creative, and analytical thinker

Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively

Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities

Open to new ideas, innovation, and change

Strong problem solving/analytical skills

Ability to adapt to change

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Office setting

Regularly required to sit

Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 20 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Category Industrial Engineering

Function Engineering

Req ID JN -082023-120396