Lead CAD Survey Technician - KCK

BHC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BHC is seeking a Lead CAD Survey Technician to join our Kansas City office. You will develop plan sets, detail drawings, and 3D models in Civil 3D, while producing accurate surveys for ALTA/NSPS and boundary projects.

The role involves coordinating with the surveying team, supervising CAD staff, and ensuring data quality. A strong foundation in geometry and GIS is essential, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Plan and prepare CAD drawings using Civil 3D for surveys and plats.
• Interpret 3D surface models, contours, and GIS data.
• Prepare construction staking data for field crews.
• Maintain and organize digital and paper survey records.
• Coach and guide other CAD Survey Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare CAD drawings for topographic and boundary surveys.
• Coordinate with project team to relay status of CAD work.
• Ensure CAD files follow BHC standards and QC checks.
• Supervise or direct the work of other CAD Survey Technicians when needed.

Skills

Civil 3D

Total stations

Geospatial concepts

Algebra & trigonometry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAD or geospatial industry degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D software

GIS concepts

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KCK Office - Kansas City, KS 66101 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: None Job Category: Engineering

The Lead CAD Survey Technician works with various members of the surveying project team to deliver on time and accurate survey projects. They should have advanced proficiency working within an AutoCAD environment to develop plan sets, detail drawings, calculations and redline comments. This position requires a detailed, process-oriented person. The work is done mostly in the office with occasional travel out into the field. This position may supervise or direct the work of other CAD Survey Technicians.

Who We Are

Our everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization.

What We Do

Our Surveying team brings extensive knowledge and experience to each project. Our team of dedicated professionals utilize the latest technologies to ensure accurate data collection and project success.

How You Can Grow With Us

Opportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Lead Field Survey Technician, Sr. CAD Engineering Tech and Project Surveyor may be in your future.

QualificationsEssential Functions

• Efficiently plans and prepares CAD drawings using Civil 3D for a broad range of projects including topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary surveys, subdivision plats, construction staking surveys, etc.
• Understands advanced CAD principles and techniques regarding scaling, geographic coordinate systems, plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, dimensioning, annotations, external references, block management, 3D modeling, etc. and is able to coach and guide other CAD Survey Technicians
• Creates and interprets 3D surface models, triangulated irregular networks, and contours
• Prepares construction staking data for field crews using complex construction plan sets
• Creates points, centerlines, and profiles for construction staking
• Processes and interprets survey data collected in the field
• Performs research and gathers data for new and ongoing projects
• Maintains and organizes digital and paper survey records
• Communicates with the Project Surveyor or Project Manager before, during and after completion of CAD work to properly relay information on status
• Understands advanced GIS environment and file formats and is able to apply them to the CAD environment, or export/adapt CAD formats into GIS environment when necessary
• Able to interpret complex CAD drawings from multiple sources
• Sets up file structures to manage CAD drawing production in accordance with BHC standards
• Performs quality control to reduce common mistakes before submittal for higher-level review
• Possesses the ability to maintain multiple projects concurrently and understands how to assign priority to each in order to maintain deadlines
• This position may have direct reports
• This position is regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week and will have overtime as needed

Position Requirements

Experience

• 6+ years survey CAD experience preferred
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education (ex. CST)
• A valid drivers license must be maintained and insurable
• Survey operations and survey equipment experience is preferred

Skills

• Must develop proficiency with data collectors and total stations (conventional and robotic)
• Must understand algebra, trigonometry, and geometry

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• CAD or geospatial industry degree preferred