CAD Technician

SAMES, Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMES, Inc. is seeking Level I CAD Technicians in Edinburg, TX, to assist with drafting and surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will prepare mortgage and improvement surveys, ensure drawings conform to corporate standards, and verify property boundaries with supporting data.

The role emphasizes collaboration with city planning departments and engineers, with opportunities to pursue NSPS CST Level I Certification during employment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent drafting tools.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Team player capable of collaborating in a engineering/drafting team.

Responsibilities

• Produce mortgage/improvement surveys and deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Produce drawings per corporate standards (colors, scales, layers, line types).
• Research property data to verify boundaries and ownership.
• Create boundary monument stakeout points and describe property boundaries.
• Review topographical data and correct linework to reflect conditions.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, surveyors for data needs.
• Submit completed surveys to the Survey Coordinator per SOP.
• Pursue CST Level I Certification.
• Adhere to all laws, policies, and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fast learner

Team player

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Level I CAD Technicians will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to perform a variety of drafting and design activities including preparation of a variety of basic to intermediate surveys and assistance with minor corrections and modifications to existing drawings already produced by a senior technician.

• Produce mortgage/improvement surveys and deliverables using Autocad Civil 3D.
• Produce drawings in a method of presentation as determine by published corporate standards (i.e. colors, scales, layers, line type, etc.).
• Research recorded property data such as warranty deeds and title reports, etc. as required to verify property boundaries and ownership.
• Produce said property metes and bound exhibit to describe property boundary in relation to adjacent properties and monuments found in the field (if needed).
• Review topographical survey data collected by surveyors, complete and or correct necessary linework to ensure existing conditions are accurately displayed.
• Obtain all necessary information from client, superior and resources necessary to complete said topographic survey and/or boundary survey.
• Answer questions and provide information to staff members regarding assessment of survey, boundary, easements, set-backs, property ownership or similar matters.
• Contact and communicate with city planning department, engineers, surveyors to obtain property research data required to complete the survey/base map.
• Create boundary monument stakeout points.
• Submit completed mortgage survey and folder as per the Department SOP to the Survey Coordinator for further processing.
• Identify and indicate on smartsheets software which property monuments must be set.
• Actively pursue NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I Certification.
• Comply with and enforce all governmental laws, policies and regulations.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to by you.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Summary

Level I CAD Technicians will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to perform a variety of drafting and design activities including preparation of a variety of basic to intermediate surveys and assistance with minor corrections and modifications to existing drawings already produced by a senior technician.

• Produce mortgage/improvement surveys and deliverables using Autocad Civil 3D.
• Produce drawings in a method of presentation as determine by published corporate standards (i.e. colors, scales, layers, line type, etc.).
• Research recorded property data such as warranty deeds and title reports, etc. as required to verify property boundaries and ownership.
• Produce said property metes and bound exhibit to describe property boundary in relation to adjacent properties and monuments found in the field (if needed).
• Review topographical survey data collected by surveyors, complete and or correct necessary linework to ensure existing conditions are accurately displayed.
• Obtain all necessary information from client, superior and resources necessary to complete said topographic survey and/or boundary survey.
• Answer questions and provide information to staff members regarding assessment of survey, boundary, easements, set-backs, property ownership or similar matters.
• Contact and communicate with city planning department, engineers, surveyors to obtain property research data required to complete the survey/base map.
• Create boundary monument stakeout points.
• Submit completed mortgage survey and folder as per the Department SOP to the Survey Coordinator for further processing.
• Identify and indicate on smartsheets software which property monuments must be set.
• Actively pursue NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I Certification.
• Comply with and enforce all governmental laws, policies and regulations.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to by you.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce mortgage/improvement surveys and deliverables using Autocad Civil 3D.
• Produce drawings in a method of presentation as determine by published corporate standards (i.e. colors, scales, layers, line type, etc.).
• Research recorded property data such as warranty deeds and title reports, etc. as required to verify property boundaries and ownership.
• Produce said property metes and bound exhibit to describe property boundary in relation to adjacent properties and monuments found in the field (if needed).Review topographical survey data collected by surveyors, complete and or correct necessary linework to ensure existing conditions are accurately displayed.
• Obtain all necessary information from client, superior and resources necessary to complete said topographic survey and/or boundary survey.
• Answer questions and provide information to staff members regarding assessment of survey, boundary, easements, set-backs, property ownership or similar matters.
• Contact and communicate with city planning department, engineers, surveyors to obtain property research data required to complete the survey/base map.
• Create boundary monument stakeout points.
• Submit completed mortgage survey and folder as per the Department SOP to the Survey Coordinator for further processing.
• Identify and indicate on smartsheets software which property monuments must be set.
• Actively pursue NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I Certification.
• Comply with and enforce all governmental laws, policies and regulations.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to by you.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Level I Technician are required to demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Skilled with 0 to 2 year drafting experience with preferably AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Fast learner.
• Team Player.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Efficiently schedule and manage his/her time.
• Excellent communication skills.