CAD Survey Technician I

Team Fishel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Team Fishel is seeking an entry-level CAD Survey Technician I to join our Mechanicsville, VA office in person. You will support the Electric utility survey division with drafting tasks and base maps to support Design and Construction workflows. Training will be provided to develop survey-related skills.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with office staff and field crews, and a commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work 40+ hours per week.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, with ability to self‑QA/QC.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while taking direction and training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct survey computations for boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout work.
• Process daily field data from field crews.
• Draft survey base maps.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with both office staff and field crews.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

QA/QC

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

40+ hr/week

Driver's license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel , the Best Choice in Utility Engineering, is hiring a full time, in person, entry level CAD Survey Technician I based in our Mechanicsville, VA office. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for supporting Team Fishel's Electric utility survey division with drafting duties. This position supports the generation of base maps in support of our Design and Construction work groups. Specific survey related training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct survey computations for boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout work
• Process daily field data from field crews
• Drafting to include survey base maps
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with both office staff and field crews

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Availability to work 40+ hours a week
• Basic computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail, with ability to self‑QA/QC
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while taking direction and training as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD training or certification

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran EEO Policy.

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