Survey CAD Lead

Black & Veatch Family of Companies; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401k plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Survey CAD Department Lead in Overland Park, Kansas, to bridge field and office operations by preparing stakeout files, processing field data, and delivering clear drawings for construction and closeout.

The role requires experience in survey-focused CAD and knowledge of construction survey data, with on-site work across multiple project sites. Join a 100% ESOP-owned company valuing safety, ownership, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 4 years related work experience.
• Survey-focused CAD experience and understanding of construction survey data.

Responsibilities

• Build stakeout files from design drawings and models, applying correct coordinate systems and alignments.
• Import and process field data in TBC (or equivalent), checking control, closures, and data integrity.
• Organize project folders to separate raw data, checked data, stakeout files, as-builts, and archives.
• Produce as-built drawings that clearly show final constructed locations, elevations, and deviations where applicable.
• Coordinate with colleagues to clarify ambiguous details and incorporate RFIs and revisions into models.
• Provide quick-turn calculations to field crews for offsets, elevations, and special layout requirements.

Skills

Survey CAD

Field data processing

Coordinate systems

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology

Tools

TBC

Job description

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Tampa, FL, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Tulsa, OK, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Orlando, FL, US Tucson, AZ, US Chattanooga, TN, US Atlanta, GA, US Fort Worth, TX, US Nashville, TN, US Savannah, GA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Ve

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team andbuild with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

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Job Summary

The Survey CAD Department Lead b ridges field and office by preparing stakeout files, processing field data, and producing clear, accurate drawings and deliverables for construction and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Build stakeout files from design drawings and models, applying correct coordinate systems and alignments.
• Import and process field data in TBC (or equivalent), checking control, closures, and data integrity.
• Organize project folders to separate raw data, checked data, stakeout files, as-builts, and archives.
• Produce as-built drawings that clearly show final constructed locations, elevations, and deviations where applicable.
• Coordinate with colleagues to clarify ambiguous details and incorporate RFIs and revisions into models.
• Provide quick-turn calculations to field crews for offsets, elevations, and special layout requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 4 years related work experience.
• Survey focused CAD experience and understanding of construction survey data.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Computer Skills

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Managing Technology

Optimizes work processes

Organizational savvy

Ownership

Tech savvy

Technical Skills

Technical competency

Job Grade

015

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