Sr. CAD Survey Technician - KCK

BHC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BHC is seeking a Sr. CAD Survey Technician to join our Kansas City surveying team. You will develop plan sets and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D, create 3D surface models, and prepare staking data for field crews while coordinating with the Project Surveyor.

The role emphasizes accurate CAD work, GIS compatibility, and multi-project management in a primarily office-based setting with some field travel. A valid driver’s license and continued education are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years survey CAD experience.
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education (e.g., CST).
• A valid driver's license must be maintained and insurable.
• Survey operations and survey equipment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares CAD drawings using Civil 3D for topographic, ALTA/NSPS, boundary, and construction staking surveys.
• Understands advanced CAD principles: scaling, coordinate systems, plans, profiles, cross-sections, dimensioning, annotations, external references, block management, 3D modeling.
• Creates and interprets 3D surface models and contours.
• Prepares staking data for field crews from construction plan sets.
• Sets up file structures to manage CAD drawing production per BHC standards.
• Maintains digital and paper survey records.
• Communicates with Project Surveyor/Project Manager about CAD status.
• Interprets GIS data formats and exports CAD to GIS when needed.
• Manages multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Overtime as needed (40 hours/week).

Skills

CAD proficiency

Algebra/Trigonometry/Geometry

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAD or geospatial industry degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

Total Station

GIS data formats

Job description

The Sr. CAD Survey Technician works with various members of the surveying project team to deliver on time and accurate survey projects. They should be proficient 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.

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 Sr. Field Survey Technician, Lead Survey Tech, and Project Surveyor may be in your future

Qualifications

Essential 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.
• Creates and interprets 3D surface models, triangulated irregular networks, and contours
• Prepares construction staking data for field crews using 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 is regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week and will have overtime as needed

Position Requirements

Experience

• 3+ years survey CAD experience
• 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