Surveying Technician

Overview

Manage survey drafting projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, prepare plans, and coordinate with teams.

Key Responsibilities

• cad drafting
• topographic plans
• gnss collection
• qa/qc
• cogo management
• staff mentoring

Tasks

-Manage survey drafting projects in AutoCAD Civil 3D from start to finish. -Interpret field data and prepare topographic, ALTA, boundary, site development, and construction stakeout plans. -Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field crews to ensure accurate and timely deliverables. -Occasionally collect or review field data using GNSS or robotic total stations. -Mentor junior staff and enforce QA/QC processes. -Stay current with geospatial technologies, CAD standards, and best practices. -Create and manage COGO points, alignments, surfaces, and annotations.

Requirements

• cst
• autocad civil3d
• arcgis
• cad standards
• surveying degree
• philadelphia standards

What You Bring

-Certifications such as CST Level II, SIT, or OSHA (Confined Space/Fall Protection) are preferred. -Apply knowledge of Philadelphia-specific drafting, surveying, and utility standards, including PWD requirements. -Experience working on Philadelphia-based infrastructure or utility projects preferred . -Familiarity with Philadelphia surveying and one-call standards preferred. -Strong ability to apply CAD standards and drafting best practices to produce precise and consistent plans. -Detail-oriented, self-directed, and eager to learn new tools. -3–7 years of survey drafting experience, including at least 3 years with AutoCAD Civil 3D. -Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams. -Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geodesy, or a related field preferred. -Experience with ArcGIS, Google Earth, or LiDAR/3D scanning tools preferred .

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Benefits

-Flexible work options with hybrid scheduling available depending on project needs -Comprehensive health coverage with subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans -Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions -Professional development support including reimbursement for exams, continuing education credits, and a registration bonus for obtaining licenses or certification. -Generous paid time off including at least 15 PTO days and 8 paid holidays each year -Wellness and lifestyle perks such as free parking, access to an on-site gym, and the Gryphon Café in our Oxford Mills office complex

About Rodriguez

-Began as a small civil engineering and geospatial firm in Philadelphia. -Specializes in water, sewer, stormwater, roadways, land development, and geospatial services. -Typical projects include site development, infrastructure upgrades, surveying, and 3D mapping. -Early achievements include winning the Philadelphia 100 award in 2012 and 2013 for rapid growth. -Innovative use of LiDAR, UAS mapping, GIS, and GPS provides precise project insights. -Created a program called 'Rodriguez University' to train youth in infrastructure and geospatial careers. -Certified as SBA 8(a), MBE, and DBE, it works across multiple states on public-sector infrastructure.

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