Survey CAD Technician

ESP Associates, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Education reimbursement opportunities

Bonuses

Flexible benefits plan

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering firm with 60+ years serving clients across the US and Caribbean. We seek a Survey CAD Technician to produce land survey drawings from inception to completion, with minimal supervision.

You will prepare maps such as topographic, boundary, and site plans, reduce field notes, perform coordinate geometry, post-process GPS data, and QA/QC deliverables, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent with required diploma.
• 3–5 years of practical surveying and mapping experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and surveying software; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare maps and drawings from field data including topographic, boundary, and base maps.
• Perform coordinate geometry calculations and adjust field calculations.
• Post-process static GPS data and integrate RTK/GPS data into projects.
• Conduct QA/QC checks on deliverables and ensure compatibility with adjacent surveys.
• Research field data and reference sources to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Skills

Surveying experience

AutoCAD

GPS data processing

GIS knowledge

Mathematical computations

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Two-year CAD program (asset)

3–5 years surveying/mapping experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble data collection

Google Earth

GIS software

RTK GPS

Job description

Pickett,an ESP Associates company, isa highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter”and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About Us:

Pickett,an ESP Associates company, isa highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter”and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

As a Survey CAD Technician, you will be responsible for the production of various types of land survey drawings and map substitutes from inception to completion with minimal supervision and direction.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare maps and drawings from survey field data. Maps and drawings include topographic maps, route surveys, boundary surveys, base maps, real estate exhibits, right-of-way control maps, site plans, as-builts, quantity surveys.
• Reduce field notes and check reductions and calculations made byothers.
• Routinely perform typical coordinate geometry calculations such as intersections, curves, inverses, areacalculations.
• Make adjustments to fieldcalculations.
• Generate quantities of variousmaterials.
• Prepare pre-calculations and assemble pertinent reference data for field crewsto take to thefield.
• Post process static GPSdata.
• Incorporate conventional optical data, static GPS data and RTK GPS data into projects.
• Conducts quality control checks on compilation and performs QA/QC ondeliverable products.
• Research field survey data, vertical control, certified corner records,geodetic controls points, appraisal maps and other sources to ensure survey work is compatible with adjacent properties and/or previoussurveys.
• Makes vertical control surveys for aerial surveys; determines elevations forvarious surfaces.
• Establishes control for alignment and benchmarks; makes required line and elevation ties to existing centerlines and U.S.G.S. benchmarks.

What You Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma. (required)
• Graduate of a two (2) year program in computer-aided drafting and design techniques from an accredited college or technical school an asset. (preferred)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience in surveying and mapping which includes the use of AutoCAD or similar computer-aided drafting software. (preferred)
• A valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider is a condition of initial and continued employment. (required)
• Ability to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at alltimes.
• Proficient with latest version of AutoCAD and other surveyingsoftware.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, Trimble business center, GIS andGPS.
• Extensive knowledge of survey and mapping principles, practices, standards, procedures and projectmanagement.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers and robotic totalstations.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform complex mathematicalcomputations.
• Considerable knowledge of county, state and local survey laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of photogrammetric mapping, LiDAR and other remotesensing.
• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and ability to read and interpret engineeringplans.
• Skill in identifying discrepancies between drawings andspecifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and inwriting.
• Ability to solve advanced mathematicalproblems.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed surveying drawings, legal descriptions, deeds, construction plans andabstracts.
• Ability to travel asneeded.
• Candidate 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

So…Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses