Survey CAD Technician I

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee ownership and community impact. As a Survey CAD Technician I, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality maps and drawings while working collaboratively with a supportive team. This position offers numerous growth opportunities, competitive pay, and a culture that values continuous improvement and respect for people. If you're self-motivated and eager to develop your career in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you, allowing you to make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey computation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of maps and drawings.
• Coordinate the production of maps and drawings to ensure quality and budget adherence.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AutoCAD Civil Training Certificate

Tools

Microstation

Trimble Business Center

Inroads

Openroads

Job description

Description

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 800 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA and PA with a culture centered around "People Helping People" grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking highly motivated Survey CAD Technician I inspired to elevated and grow your career to the next level.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.


• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave


• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.


• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.


• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more


• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.


• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Responsible for the production of maps and drawings.


• Major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity) of work, meeting schedules, within budgets, and responsive service to client.


• Coordinate the production of maps and drawings to cover all details so that the quality is present, and budgets and schedules are met.


• Responsible for downloading/uploading field data, technical production of maps and drawings using various software platforms, communicating with project team.


• Construction calculations for Building and Sitework Stakeout.


• Performing property research both online and in the courthouse as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High School diploma or GED required.


• AutoCAD Civil training/education certificate.


• 40-hour work week with potential overtime.


• LSIT highly desirable.


• Proficient technical skills: behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, problem solver, likes to work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.


• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle report and cleared criminal background check and a negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.


• Aligned to McKim & Creed's Core Values.


• 1-3 years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018, processing survey computation, Carlson, C&G, Trimble, Data processing, GPS, boundary, surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys, topographic surveys, utility route surveys and construction staking.


• Proficient in Microstation, primary drafting software.


• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD C3D.


• Previous use of Inroads and Openroads, main software for mapping projects.


• Strong plus using Trimble Business Center.


• Strong plus experience reducing field data in Microstation Inroads or Openroads.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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