CAD Technician I

Woolpert; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Retirement plan

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Survey & Geomatics team in the United States.

You will create, collect, analyze and validate enterprise asset data within CAD and GIS systems, support boundary surveys and topographic maps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and project timelines. You will process field data, prepare ALTA plats, and produce maps, reports and legal descriptions while maintaining accuracy and proactive communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD and GIS data management.
• Ability to interpret government files, utilities and deeds.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process daily field data in Trimble Business Center, GPS Static, RTK Conventional and Total Station files.
• Convert data between standard spatial formats including AutoCAD, ESRI geodatabase and shapefiles.
• Prepares ALTA boundary survey plats.
• Prepares topographical surfaces from field data and map deliverables.
• Prepares subdivision plats, including replats.
• Research government files, utilities, and public records.
• Produce accurate maps, survey reports, and legal descriptions.
• Verify map feature and attribute accuracies.
• Identify and recommend process improvements on projects.

Skills

Traverse data processing

Geospatial data handling

Strong communication

Education

LSIT or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MicroStation GeoPak/OpenRoads

Job description

dental insurance, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan

United States

At Woolpert, you'll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you'll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a CAD Technician to join our dynamic Survey & Geomatics team. The Survey CAD Technician will work collectively with the Survey Team Leader, Phase Manager, and cross-functional internal departments. This individual will create, collect, analyze and validate enterprise asset data and associated land data within the CAD, enterprise geographic information system (GIS), or other asset information storage databases. Our Survey CAD Technician is responsible for reduction of field data, land record research, preparation of boundary surveys, and topographic maps to meet internal and external customer requirements. Our Survey CAD Technician will have a proven ability to work with and directly interact with cross-functional internal contacts to execute the required work, interact with the client staff in a professional and proactive manner to resolve issues, track progress, perform QA work associated with the requirements, make necessary corrections, and continually manage schedule and ensure quality.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Process daily field data in Trimble Business Center, including but not limited to GPS Static files, RTK Conventional files, and Conventional Total Station files.
• Convert data between standard spatial data formats including but not limited to AutoCAD, Esri geodatabase feature classes, and ESRI shapefiles.
• Prepares ALTA boundary survey plat deliverables.
• Prepares topographical surfaces from field data and corresponding map deliverables.
• Prepares subdivision plats as needed, including replats.
• Research and interpret government files, utilities, and public record documentation.
• Produce accurate and legible maps, survey reports and legal descriptions, or displays for various departments.
• Verify map feature and attribute accuracies.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and enhancements on existing projects.

What You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Center
• Able to review, process and close traverse data, control networks
• Experience using MicroStation with GeoPak and/or OpenRoads
• GIS related experience a plus
• Licensed Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T) Certificate is a plus
• Knowledge of reading highway plans, plats and deeds
• Able to graphically present information clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goal

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$24.56 — $36.87 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.

Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies:

Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.