Senior Survey CAD Technician

Pennoni; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Senior Survey CAD Technician in Princeton, NJ. The role involves preparing mapping projects, performing survey computations, and conducting various surveys. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in Land Surveying or related fields. Preferred qualifications include proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience with modern surveying methods. The role offers a target hourly salary of $40 to $55 and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP, medical, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Field/Land Surveying, Civil Design, or Civil Drafting.
• Ability to work in the field as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mapping projects to achieve company goals.
• Perform survey computations and quality checks on work.
• Interpret design drawings for field/office usage.
• Conduct Boundary and topographic surveys.
• Coordinate with field crews on assigned projects.

Skills

Land Surveying expertise

Field and office work

CADD tools proficiency

Communication skills

Technical mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Trimble Business Center

Robotic Total Stations

Laser Scanners

Job description

Overview

Pennoni is hiring for a Senior Survey CAD Technician to join our Surveying team and contribute to processing / production efforts on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Princeton, NJ. We are seeking a candidate serious about building a Land Surveying career who is looking to take their next step. The ideal candidate is positioned to obtain their Surveying License and will grow into leadership roles within this department in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare mapping projects to achieve company goals (including profitability, safety, quality, and operational excellence).
• Perform survey computations and quality checks (QA/QC) on work performed prior to review by the signing Professional / Surveyor.
• Interpret design drawings and other relevant data for field / office usage for what’s needed to complete the task per contractual agreement.
• Conduct / prepare Boundary, Alta, Existing conditions / topographic surveys, Minor and Prelim/final Major Subdivision plans (includes review of zoning data).
• Prepare construction stakeout, plot plans, final and as-built surveys.
• Coordinate with field crews and other Technicians that may be assisting on assigned project(s).
• Perform additional research to complete tasks (when needed).
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Assist with cost estimates for proposals.
• This person will also need to work in the field (on an as-needed basis).
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying, Civil Design, and/or Civil Drafting.
• This position requires the ability to work in the field, as-needed, and possession of a Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field of study; Associate’s degree (or higher) is a plus.
• Relevant credentials (e.g.: NSPS CST, LSIT, or PLS); FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot’s License is a plus.
• Proven expertise working in Land Surveying, preferably with a mix of field and office-based tasks; expertise with modern surveying methods & best practices is preferred.
• Proficiency with engineering / CADD tools; experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with survey-specific & point cloud processing software tools; experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC), Leica Infinity, Cyclone Core / 3DR / Register 360, CloudWorx, and/or Carlson Survey is a plus.
• Experience with Laser Scanning processing & registration is a plus.
• Proficiency with related technologies / equipment (e.g.: Robotic Total Stations, Leica RTC and P50 Laser Scanners, Leica Geosystems 3DLS Equipment / software, GPS, etc.).
• Proven knowledge of the State Plane Coordinate System and Grid to Ground conversions.
• Proven ability to utilize technical mathematics (geometry and trigonometry) and geospatial data analysis for survey-related calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (especially Excel).
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Please note that we are willing to consider a higher-level position for the right candidate, depending on their qualifications / level of experience.

Target salary range: $40 - $55 per hour.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a team of innovators shaping the future. We’re an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm with a focus on helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture. You’ll work with supportive teammates and contribute to projects that drive excellence.

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