Survey CAD Technician

W.T. Byler Co., LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Comprehensive benefits package

PPO/HSA/FSA options

Short/Long-term benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

W.T. Byler Co., LLC, headquartered in Houston, Texas, seeks a Survey CAD Technician to support surveying, site development, and construction operations by preparing accurate survey drawings, surface models, and construction deliverables.

You will work closely with survey crews, project managers, engineers, and construction personnel to convert field data into clear, constructible drawings for civil, site development, railroad, and infrastructure projects along the Gulf Coast region.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in survey drafting or civil drafting in CAD environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Ability to read and interpret survey field notes, plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Process field survey data (GPS, total station, drone) to develop accurate deliverables.
• Create surface models, grading plans, alignments, profiles, and cross-sections.
• Develop topographic and boundary exhibits and construction layout drawings.
• Coordinate with survey crews, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure accuracy of deliverables.
• Maintain drawing standards, file organization, and document control procedures.
• Perform quality checks on survey data and CAD deliverables before issuance.
• Support project teams with quantity calculations and earthwork analysis.

Skills

Survey drafting

Civil drafting

Attention to detail

Reading engineering plans

Project multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Surveying/Civil Eng Tech

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

For the last 52 years, WT Byler has built our reputation on consistent project delivery with exceptional cost and schedule performance, that never compromises safety or quality. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we provide full service site development and turnkey railroad construction services for the industrial, petrochemical, commercial and railroad industries in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region. We support career advancement through professional training and development and a majority of our employees have 10 years of tenure or more. We are currently hiring...

About this Role

W.T. Byler, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support surveying, site development, and construction operations by preparing accurate survey drawings, surface models, and construction deliverables.

This role works closely with survey crews, project managers, engineers, and construction personnel to transform field data into clear, accurate, and constructible drawings. The Survey CAD Technician will support a variety of civil construction, site development, railroad, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout the Gulf Coast region.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software
• Process field survey data including GPS, total station, and drone-collected information to develop accurate survey deliverables
• Create existing and proposed surface models, grading plans, alignments, profiles, and cross-sections
• Develop topographic maps, boundary exhibits, easement exhibits, and construction layout drawings
• Coordinate with survey crews, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables
• Maintain drawing standards, file organization, and document control procedures
• Perform quality checks on survey data and CAD deliverables prior to issuance
• Support project teams with quantity calculations, earthwork analysis, and construction support documentation

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Drafting, Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in survey drafting, civil drafting, or related CAD environments
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D required
• Experience processing survey data from GPS, total station, and other survey equipment preferred
• Working knowledge of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and construction layout practices
• Ability to read and interpret survey field notes, engineering plans, and construction drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

What You’ll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods
• Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.