Survey CAD Technician

Ripple Effect Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic land surveying team as a Survey CAD Technician in Austin, TX, where your expertise will play a crucial role in supporting diverse surveying projects. Collaborate with Registered Professional Surveyors to produce high-quality CAD outputs, ensuring precise data processing and analysis using industry-standard tools like Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a fast-paced environment while honing your skills in boundary analysis, legal documentation, and effective teamwork. If you are passionate about surveying and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in a Survey Technician role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surveyors for CAD production and boundary analysis.
• Process field data using Trimble Business Center with QA/QC checks.

Skills

Survey Technician Experience

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Boundary Analysis

ALTA Surveys

Legal Descriptions

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

SIT Registration (preferred)

Tools

Survey Field Equipment

Trimble Data Center

Job description

We are seeking a talented Survey CAD Technician to join a leading land surveying team in Austin, TX with additional locations in Houston, Denver, and Charlotte. Your role will be pivotal in supporting our clients' surveying projects, and your responsibilities will encompass:

• Collaborating with Registered Professional Surveyors to assist in CAD productions, encompassing activities like deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparations, legal descriptions, and the calculation of survey points.
• Skillfully processing raw field data using Trimble Business Center, ensuring data quality through rigorous QA/QC checks.
• Coordinating and fostering effective teamwork between field crews and office personnel to streamline project workflows and success.

Minimum requirements include:

• A track record of 1-5 years in a Survey Technician role within the field of land surveying.
• A preference for or active pursuit of an SIT (Surveyor-in-Training) registration.
• Expertise in ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, easement document preparation, legal descriptions, and final plat preparation.
• Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of survey field equipment.
• A strong grasp of Trimble Business Center and Trimble Data Center for precise data processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate complex projects, and collaborate effectively with other design services.
• Full utilization of Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting.
• Adaptability and the capability to excel in a fast-paced environment, particularly during periods of growth.
• Outstanding listening, writing, and verbal communication skills to foster effective interactions with both team members and clients.

If you are a dedicated and skilled Survey Technician with the requisite qualifications and a passion for contributing to surveying projects, we encourage you to apply.