Heavy Civil CAD Technician

Sinacola; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sinacola, an employee-owned company in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Survey Technician with over 3 years of experience in civil construction sites. Responsibilities include generating accurate survey data, creating 3D roadway models, and documenting errors. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with knowledge of CAD software like AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation. The position offers comprehensive insurance, employee stock ownership, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a survey technician role with ability to create 3D roadway models.
• Survey experience in a crew chief type role is a plus.
• Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate survey data for field crews.
• Document CAD and plan errors for RFIs.
• Create cut/fill reports and maintain project alignments.

Skills

3D roadway models creation

Survey computations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Familiarity with CAD software

Education

Associates or technical school degree

Tools

Bentley MicroStation InRoads/Geopak

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center software

Job description

Overview

At Sinacola, we are a 100% employee-owned organization, fostering a strong team atmosphere where everyone shares in the success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you are seeking a career that combines personal growth, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside other CAD team members, or independently, to generate accurate survey data for field crews and machine control systems.
• Tracking project RFI’s, Change Orders, and Addendums while maintaining up to date field files.
• Documenting all CAD and plan errors for RFI’s.
• Utilizing current CAD platforms, plans, and common sense to create 3D surface models, calculate bridge structures, drainage runs, utilities etc.
• Creating cut/fill reports and plotting exhibits for survey managers.
• Tracking time spent on projects for budgeting purposes.
• Creating roadway corridors.
• Preparing drawings with high precision and as per scale.
• Creating and maintaining project alignments, profiles, tie-ins etc.
• Utilizing COGO and other survey methodology (bearings – distances) to generate usable survey points, maps, 3D surface models and 3D line work.

Qualifications And Skills

• Associates or technical school degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a survey technician role with the ability to create and maintain 3D roadway models and calculate all aspects of a civil construction site including bridges, walls, drainage etc. required.
• Survey experience in a crew chief type role is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans for generating field layout data.
• Working knowledge of 3D surfaces, the ability run quantity reports and surface grade checks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and requirements of a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is mandatory.
• Accurately perform survey computations and mapping for roadway, drainage, utilities, bridges, walls and more.
• Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, be a problem solver, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, and precise.
• Ability to fully understand and follow highly complex oral and written instructions.
• Familiar with files such as LandXML, .csv, .dwg, .dgn, .ttm, .dtm, .tin, .vce, .vcl, etc.
• Knowledge of Bentley MicroStation InRoads/Geopak Software.
• Knowledge of Trimble Business Center software and Site Positioning equipment both GPS and robotic total stations.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Heavy Civil experience, required.
• 3+ years’ experience required in one or more of the following:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Carlson Civil – Survey
• Bentley Micro Station
• Terra-Model
• Trimble Business Center HCE

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, you can directly benefit from the company's success.
• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Join our team at Sinacola and become part of a company that is leaving its mark on the world. If you are ready to bring your best self, grow your skills, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.