Survey CAD Technician

Description

• Assist in the development of probable cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Create, manage, and edit sheet set managers for complex projects while coordinating with support staff.
• Prepare medium to complex design computations and quantity estimates.
• Perform CAD drafting on a regular basis to reduce designs to final drawings.
• Create, utilize, and modify plan, profiles, alignments, sample lines, and section views.
• Create, manage, and edit design surfaces through the use of feature lines, corridors, 3-D Polylines, point data etc. or a combination of these components.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, and exhibits for reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and permits for projects.
• Assists in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Design review as well as some assistance preparing bids.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.
• Perform design of portions of non-routine projects or entire routine projects under infrequent supervision.
• Create, manage, and edit line type styles, text styles, label styles, point group styles, etc.
• Implementation of regulatory standards and permitting requirements.
• Train other staff members on CAD Standards, as appropriate.

Requirements

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting a full time Survey CAD Tech II-IV for the Geomatics department in the Las Cruces, NM office. We are seeking a dynamic drafter that can multi-task between numerous projects while maintaining effective communication with the remainder of the team. Need the ability to produce Survey Boundary Plats, create surface models, perform office calculations, sometimes managed complex and large plan sets. Have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, meet budgets, be a team player. The CAD Tech II-IV will directly support and coordinate with the Project Manager and design team. The candidate must be familiar with the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering and surveying technology. We are looking for someone who can complete the variety of tasks in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Understands surveying terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering and construction practices.
• Understand and be able to operate plans that utilize ctb files and stb files.
• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Able to process various forms of data provided such as xml files, point data, GIS data, shape files, Landdesktop etc.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience required in related field.
• Knowledge of national CAD Standards. Must be able to proficiently operate AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Must understand the plan and profiles, able to provide detailed and accurate drawings.
• Ability to work with a medium level of supervision.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Salary Grade: $22.00 - $34.00 (Hourly)

• Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay, Comp Time.
• Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future.
• Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible work schedule, ID Theft Protection plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional dues.
• Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance