Survey CAD Technician

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.

401(k) with employer match.

PTO and paid holidays.

Health, vision & dental insurance options.

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is hiring a Survey CAD Technician for their Fayetteville office. This role focuses on using CAD software to create technical drawings, optimize design processes, and communicate with project teams effectively.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Drafting or Survey, at least 2 years of CAD design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D. An excellent employee benefits package is provided, including competitive compensation and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CAD design experience.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Knowledge of field data processing and ALTA survey designs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize 'best practices' for CAD design.
• Create and prepare detailed plans and scale drawings.
• Revise plans per redlines or review comments.

Skills

CAD design experience

Proficient in AutoCAD

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Survey

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Job description

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

MCE is currently seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join our team in Fayetteville, AR. The CAD Technician’s primary job is to use computer software to convert designs into technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Optimize “best practices” for CAD design
• Create and prepare detailed working plans and/or scale drawings for projects from engineering field notes
• Produce drawings in accordance with company CAD standards and specific project and client requirements
• Effectively communicate with CAD manager, other CAD team members, and engineers
• Revise plans per redlines or review comments and communicate with engineering and/or project manager if needed
• Open to learning and embracing new technologies in the CAD/GIS spectrum to complete tasks related to job or assignment

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting or Survey
• 2+ years of CAD design experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Knowledge of and ability to:
  • Import, process, and analyze field data
  • Prepare ALTA survey designs
  • Design and develop surveys
  • Complete alignment sheets and drawing improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available