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Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey CAD Technician I, Survey to join our team in Lakewood, CO.
About Bowman
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Assist in the preparation of project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with the company design standards and client requirements.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes. Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute. Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
Operational and Company Level
- Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in survey and mapping work.
Perform the Work
- Under supervision, convert all applicable information into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy, neatness, and speed.
- Perform horizontal computations for boundary surveys and analyses of field location and record information to determine property lines.
- Draft final house location surveys from survey crew field notes and personal field measurements of building improvements.
- Compute horizontal positions of plan buildings, streets, curbs for stakeouts.
- Check record plats for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for review.
- Submit plots to county for review.
- Gain a thorough knowledge of ALTA Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures, and practices.
- Perform a variety of complex computations for traverse, record plats, boundary surveys, construction stakeouts, horizontal control, etc.
Success Metrics and Competencies
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required, associate's degree in survey, geography, architecture or civil engineering preferred. Relevant experience considered.
- Entry level position, no prior experience required. Any surveying and/or CAD experience in land development/land survey industry is a plus.
- Knowledge of common surveying concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, boundary surveys, and subdivision work.
- Familiarity with land surveying and surface modeling software such as Carlson, Bentley Inroads/Geopak, Revit, or similar civil engineering design software.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
- Partly indoor office environment with potential for noise, fumes, odors, traffic.
- Mobility around an office and outdoor environment, including adverse weather and hazards.
- Use of office equipment and data collection tools, including walking, bending, and PPE requirements.
- Local travel, with some out-of-area and overnight trips possible.
- Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling up to 20 pounds, and reaching.
Compensation
Salary range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour, includes comprehensive benefits.
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed. Bowman is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. For questions, contact recruiting@bowman.com.