CAD Survey Technician: AutoCAD & Field Mapping

Topographic, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. seeks a Survey Technician I to execute technically complex land surveying assignments and review survey maps for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include researching records for easements and deeds, processing field data with Trimble Business Center, and producing survey base drawings and AutoCAD exhibits. Strong math, writing, and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

Responsibilities

• Perform research of county, city, and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize it to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Math proficiency

Technical writing

Organization

Analytical skills

Map reading

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Topographic, Inc. seeks a Survey Technician I to execute technically complex land surveying assignments and review survey maps for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include researching records for easements and deeds, processing field data with Trimble Business Center, and producing survey base drawings and AutoCAD exhibits. Strong math, writing, and communication skills required.