SUE Technician: CAD, GIS & Utilities (Hybrid)

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Program

Development Opportunities

Compensation + Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Winter Holiday

Community Engagement

Job summary

CobbFendley in Austin is seeking an experienced SUE Technician to join our team. You will provide CAD support for subsurface utility engineering projects, create plan & profile drawings, interpret survey data, and collaborate with Project Managers and Designers.

You’ll work with MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS data, ensuring QA/QC, safety, and client standards. This is a full‑time hybrid role with growth opportunities and a commitment to community.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD for surveying and civil projects.
• Solid experience with survey data interpretation and plan/profile drawings.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to support Project Managers, Project Engineers and Designers with technical design tasks for various projects.
• Utilize engineering and drafting software to generate plan/profile drawings from survey files and record drawings.
• Complete redline markups and incorporate review comments with minimal supervision.
• Prepare CAD drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Interpret survey notes, utility records, and civil plans to create accurate base drawings.
• Perform standard calculations including elevations, grades, and material quantities.
• Support collection of field data or utility record information as required.
• Apply and follow QA/QC procedures consistently.
• Identify potential errors and correct them proactively.
• Maintain compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisor and engineers to complete assignments and serve as a resource on drafting practices.
• Develop skills in interpreting survey data and engineering plans.
• Work with internal clients to solve issues and prepare layouts according to client standards.
• Provide CAD support for Subsurface Utility Engineering projects and related software.

Skills

CAD software

MicroStation

InRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS data handling

QA/QC procedures

Tools

GIS database

Job description

CobbFendley in Austin is seeking an experienced SUE Technician to join our team. You will provide CAD support for subsurface utility engineering projects, create plan & profile drawings, interpret survey data, and collaborate with Project Managers and Designers.

You’ll work with MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS data, ensuring QA/QC, safety, and client standards. This is a full‑time hybrid role with growth opportunities and a commitment to community.