CAD Technician - Heavy Civil

Sinacolatx; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

Sinacola, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a CAD Technician to support field data analysis, 3D surface modeling, and plan verification. You will generate survey data for field crews and machine control, maintain project files, and produce 3D roadway models and cut/fill reports using advanced CAD tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a survey technician role, an associate degree, and strong attention to detail. Knowledge of Bentley/Trimble software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates or technical school degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a survey technician role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans for field layout data.
• Experience creating 3D roadway models and calculating civil site elements such as bridges, drainage, and walls.
• Familiarity with Bentley MicroStation/Geopak and Trimble instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate survey data for field crews and machine control systems.
• Track RFIs, Change Orders, and Addendums while maintaining field files.
• Document CAD and plan errors for RFIs.
• Create 3D surface models and calculate bridges, drainage, utilities, etc.
• Create cut/fill reports and plotting exhibits for survey managers.
• Track time spent on projects for budgeting purposes.
• Create roadway corridors and prepare drawings with high precision.
• Maintain project alignments, profiles, tie-ins, etc.
• Utilize COGO and survey methods to produce usable survey points and maps.

Skills

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

Associates or technical school degree

Tools

Bentley MicroStation InRoads/Geopak

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Civil – Survey

TerraModel

LandXML / DWG compatibility

Site Positioning equipment (GPS/robotic TOTAL STATIONS)

Job description

At Sinacola, we are not just another company. 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.

Job Title: CAD Technician

Job Summary

The CAD Technician will perform a variety of duties related to the review and analysis of field and construction plan data, 3D surface modeling, plan quantity verifications as well as other survey functions.

Duties and 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 drawing with high precisions and as per scale.
• Creating and maintain 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 preform 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 us in “Leaving our mark on the world.”

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.