Survey CAD Technician

About Us; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

Volkert is looking for an experienced Survey CAD Technician to support projects in the Gulf Region, located in Mississippi. This role involves assisting with field surveying, conducting land surveys, and preparing deliverables using CAD software.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of experience in surveying or Computer-Aided Drafting (CADD). Strong skills in Autodesk Civil 3D and MicroStation are preferred. The position offers great benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in surveying or Computer-Aided Drafting.
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel overnight.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveying activities and maintain survey equipment.
• Conduct land surveys for various projects.
• Process and prepare survey deliverables using CAD software.

Skills

Surveying and/or CADD experience

Familiarity with DOT survey standards

Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D

Experience with MicroStation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MicroStation

Autodesk Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

We are currently searching for an experienced Survey CAD Technician to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with field surveying activities, including operating and maintaining conventional and electronic survey equipment
• Conduct land surveys by measuring locations, boundaries, dimensions, points, lines, grades, angles, and distances for mapping, construction staking, and control establishment
• Coordinate with survey field crews and prepare field packets and work orders for project execution
• Process and quality-check field data, importing results into CAD environments
• Prepare survey deliverables using MicroStation and Autodesk Civil 3D, including topographic surveys, ROW mapping, digital terrain models, boundary surveys, parcel plats, and control surveys
• Perform records and title research, including abstracting and deed sketches
• Assist in preparing metes and bounds descriptions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)

What you need to have

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of surveying and/or CADD experience
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and MicroStation
• Willingness to travel overnight and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to work extended hours and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy loads
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Geography, Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field
• Experience with GIS
• Experience with aerial mapping and/or LiDAR
• Experience with terrestrial scanning
• Ability to obtain Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) certification and pursue professional licensure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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