Survey CAD Technician II

Bowman Consulting; Etna (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Etna, NH is seeking a Survey CAD Technician II to join our team. You will assist in preparing project deliverables and contract documents per company standards and client requirements.

You will convert information into drawings, perform boundary computations, and draft survey documents from field notes. Collaborate with senior staff, ensure accuracy, and support ALTA/topographic and subdivision survey tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Three+ years of survey and/or CAD experience in land development/land survey.
• Knowledge of basic design concepts and technical calculations.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Surveyor-In-Training certificate preferred.
• Relevant survey licensure a plus.
• Proficiency in Carlson, Bentley Inroads/Geopak, Revit or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Convert information into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy and speed.
• Perform horizontal computations for boundary surveys and analyses of field location and record information.
• Draft final house location surveys from field notes and measurements.
• Compute horizontal positions for stakeouts of planned buildings, streets, and curbs.
• Check record plats for completeness and accuracy; submit plots for county review.
• Gain knowledge of ALTA Land Title, topographic, boundary, and subdivision surveys.

Skills

Survey experience

CAD software

Technical calculations

Documentation & QA

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in survey/geography/architecture/civil engineering

Surveyor-In-Training certificate

Licensure in survey (plus)

Tools

Carlson

Bentley Inroads/Geopak

Revit

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey CAD Technician II to join our team in Etna, NH.

Purpose

Assist in the preparation of project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with the company design standards and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
  • Work closely with more senior staff members to learn and assist in design 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 planned buildings, streets, curbs, etc. 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.
  • May complete land development related surveys as well as boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and subdivision layout (traditional land development work).
• Success Metrics and Competencies
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
  • 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.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in survey, geography, architecture or civil engineering preferred. Commensurate relevant experience considered.
• Three or more years of survey and/or CAD experience in the land development/land survey industry.
• Knowledge of basic design concepts and technical calculations.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Surveyor‑In‑Training certificate preferred.
• Relevant survey licensure a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in land surveying and/or surface modeling software such as Carlson, Bentley Inroads/Geopak, Revit, or similar civil engineering design software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free workplace.