Survey CAD Technician

Harrison Consulting Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding firm in Michigan is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join their Grand Rapids team. This role involves performing essential mathematical calculations, detailing construction plans, and ensuring uniformity in work products by adhering to CAD standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and extensive experience in civil engineering/surveying CAD, particularly with AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position offers a chance to work on diverse projects while contributing to the firm's growth. If you possess the necessary skills and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 5+ years of CAD experience required.
• 2+ years of professional CAD experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Detail and develop construction plans with accuracy.
• Process engineering calculations and import survey data.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Detailing construction plans

Reading CAD Standards

Engineering calculations

Survey data processing

Boundary and topographical surveys

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015

Microstation V8

GeoPAK

Job description

Expanding Michigan firm with a critical role for a Survey CAD Technician is hiring in Grand Rapids!

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic mathematic calculations (pipe slopes, areas, volumes, etc.)
• Detail/develop construction plans
• Maintain uniformity in work products by reading/following CAD Standards and Operating Procedures (standards, conventions, guidelines)
• Review/check plans for accuracy
• Provide an estimate of manhours required to complete CAD projects
• Process engineering calculations and site plan/utility layout with minimal supervision
• Process existing/proposed profiles
• Plot legal descriptions for parcels, easement, and right of ways
• Import survey data into Civil 3D
• Produce boundary, topographical, ALTA and as-built surveys
• Generate stake-out coordinates/plot information for field crew

Requirements:

• High school diploma or minimum of five years of civil engineering/surveying computer aided drafting experience
• Associates degree preferred
• 2+ years of professional CAD experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015, Microstation V8, and GeoPAK preferred
• Ability to use station offset methods to set points
• Solid understanding of metric system with ability to convert between metric and English
• Experience reading/comprehending simple instructions, correspondence and memos
• Experience presenting information to in one-on-one and small group settings

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.