Survey CAD Technician

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

Job summary

An expanding firm in Michigan is seeking a skilled Survey CAD Technician to join their team in Grand Rapids. This role involves performing essential mathematical calculations, detailing construction plans, and ensuring compliance with CAD standards. You'll work with cutting-edge tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and contribute to various surveying tasks, including boundary and topographical surveys. If you have a passion for civil engineering and CAD drafting, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD experience in civil engineering or surveying.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and able to detail construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations, detail construction plans, and maintain CAD standards.
• Process engineering calculations and produce various types of surveys.

Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Detailing Construction Plans

CAD Standards Compliance

Engineering Calculations

Site Plan Layout

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation V8

GeoPAK

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015

Microstation V8

GeoPAK

Job description

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 man hours 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
• 2+ years of professional CAD experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015, Microstation V8, and GeoPAK
• 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.

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!

www.harrisonconsultingsolutions.com

517-906-6926