Survey CAD Technician

DDG; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Medical Insurance Plan

Voluntary Vision Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

DDG Lafayette is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to support office and field staff by producing maps, plats, drawings and reports under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor or Senior Survey Technician. The role includes setting up field work, importing data, and ensuring quality across drafts, plats, and final products.

Travel about 20% is expected as part of project support, with opportunities to grow technical skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS while collaborating with project managers

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a survey or drafting and design related field.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D (required) and ArcGIS or ArcMAP – preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience
• Proficient in MS Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills for interfacing with different work groups internally or externally.
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Setting up jobs for drafting and reviewing plats upon completion.
• Setting up project field work and providing crews with all the required information necessary to perform the project.
• Importing survey field data and maintaining the existing data in files.
• Checking preliminary data and final products to ensure quality control of all data entering the system.
• Inputting deeds and plats required for a project into CAD software for analysis.
• Researching and mapping source documentation, including deeds, correspondence, legal documents, construction plans, and other specific discipline related to technical writing.
• Analyzing right-of-way documentation and pipeline alignment sheets
• A thorough understanding/ experience in public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.
• Knowledgeable in city, parish, state, and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits, easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired.
• Assemble well-crafted survey reports using excellent measurement, photography, and AutoCAD skills.
• Read and understand project documents.
• Collaborate with the processing team to ensure scope alignment and project quality.
• Provide updates and communicate with project managers and survey teams during the project lifecycle.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in a survey or drafting and design related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS/ArcMAP

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Lafayette Office - Lafayette, LA 70508 US (Primary)

Category

Survey

Job Description

SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN

Reports to: Survey Lead

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Travel: 20%

Purpose Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor or Senior Survey Technician, the Survey Technician will perform surveying and mapping duties. The Survey Technician will support office and field staff by producing maps, plats, drawings and reports as requested. The Survey Technician will be a champion and leader of our company core values, while maintaining internal and external client satisfaction. The ideal candidate for this position is someone that is excited to be self-directed and is eager to learn and grow his or her career.

Activities & Responsibilities

• Setting up jobs for drafting and reviewing plats upon completion
• Setting up project field work and providing crews with all the required information necessary to perform the project.
• Importing survey field data and maintaining the existing data in files
• Checking preliminary data and final products to ensure quality control of all data entering the system.
• Inputting deeds and plats required for a project into CAD software for analysis.
• Researching and mapping source documentation, including deeds, correspondence, legal documents, construction plans, and other specific discipline related to technical writing.
• Analyzing right-of-way documentation and pipeline alignment sheets
• A thorough understanding/ experience in public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.
• Knowledgeable in city, parish, state, and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits, easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired.
• Assemble well-crafted survey reports using excellent measurement, photography, and AutoCAD skills.
• Read and understand project documents.
• Collaborate with the processing team to ensure scope alignment and project quality.
• Provide updates and communicate with project managers and survey teams during the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a survey or drafting and design related field.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D (required) and ArcGIS or ArcMAP – preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience
• Proficient in MS Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills for interfacing with different work groups internally or externally.
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated and self-starter.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to multi-task in a fast-Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, wet, and muddy conditions, and high/precarious places.
• Ability to travel frequently and work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.

EEO Statement

DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Medical Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance

About DDG

DDG is a comprehensive design firm and is exceptionally experienced in managing all aspects of a development project. In addition to our design services, we also provide clients with conceptual site planning and master planning, site investigation reports, assisting with property acquisitions, representation at public hearings, permitting, entitlements, and construction administration. In the 28 years since our founding, our unwavering commitment to client service excellence has allowed us to grow into a multidisciplinary regional firm with over 160 full-time employees and 8 offices across South Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas – Thibodaux (headquarters), Covington, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Gautier, Mobile, and Houston.