SUE CAD Technician — GDOT CAD & Data Specialist

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a SUE CAD Technician to process survey data and develop precise SUE CAD plans under GDOT standards. You will collaborate with project managers and field crews to ensure accurate utility locations and deliverables.

Expect hands-on CAD work using MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, with a focus on QA/QC and adherence to PDP/EDG guidelines. A strong communicator able to work independently will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a SUE CAD Technician.
• Proficiency in MicroStation v8i, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other relevant software.
• Experience with GDOT projects is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret maps and technical drawings.
• Comprehensive understanding of utility systems, layout, and geospatial configurations.
• Ability to interpret and transpose utility records and as-built drawing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process raw survey data from multiple sources into CAD-compatible formats.
• Develop detailed and accurate SUE CAD plans in alignment with GDOT's Plan Development Process (PDP) and Electronic Data Guidelines (EDG).
• Conduct rigorous QA/QC checks on CAD drawings to ensure accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Follow GDOT's SUE Deliverable Checklist to ensure compliance with regulatory and project standards.
• Work closely with the SUE Project Manager to meet project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project managers, providing updates and addressing any project-related issues.
• Collaborate with field crews to verify utility locations and resolve discrepancies in data.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within CAD workflows, proposing methods to enhance efficiency.
• Assist in other related tasks as needed to support project goals and client needs.

Skills

MicroStation v8i

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GDOT standards

QA/QC

Data processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years SUE CAD experience

Tools

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a SUE CAD Technician to process survey data and develop precise SUE CAD plans under GDOT standards. You will collaborate with project managers and field crews to ensure accurate utility locations and deliverables.

Expect hands-on CAD work using MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, with a focus on QA/QC and adherence to PDP/EDG guidelines. A strong communicator able to work independently will thrive in this role.