Survey CAD Technician III-V

Souder, Miller & Associates; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Options

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Souder, Miller & Associates is seeking a full-time Survey CAD Tech II-IV for the Las Cruces, NM office. The candidate will support multiple projects, producing Survey Boundary Plats, creating surface models, and managing CAD design tasks under deadlines. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, with preferred qualifications including an associate or bachelor’s degree, and experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position offers a salary range of $22.00 - $34.00 hourly and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience required in related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Create and modify plan and profile drawings.
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey Boundary Plats

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

SUMMARY

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting a full time Survey CAD Tech II-IV for the Geomatics department in the Las Cruces, NM office. We are seeking a dynamic drafter that can multi-task between numerous projects while maintaining effective communication with the remainder of the team. Need the ability to produce Survey Boundary Plats, create surface models, perform office calculations, sometimes manage complex and large plan sets. Have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, meet budgets, be a team player. The CAD Tech II-IV will directly support and coordinate with the Project Manager and design team. The candidate must be familiar with the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering and surveying technology. We are looking for someone who can complete the variety of tasks in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of national CAD Standards. Must be able to proficiently operate AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Assists in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Able to process various forms of data provided such as xml files, point data, GIS data, shape files, Landdesktop etc.
• Create, utilize, and modify plan, profiles, alignments, sample lines, and section views.
• Must understand the plan and profiles, able to provide detailed and accurate drawings.
• Create, manage, and edit line type styles, text styles, label styles, point group styles, etc.
• Create, manage, and edit design surfaces through the use of feature lines, corridors, 3-D Polylines, point data etc. or a combination of these components.
• Understand and be able to operate plans that utilize ctb files and stb files.
• Create, manage, and edit sheet set managers for complex projects while coordinating with support staff.
• Prepare medium to complex design computations and quantity estimates.
• Perform design of portions of non-routine projects or entire routine projects under infrequent supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, and exhibits for reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and permits for projects.
• Perform CAD drafting on a regular basis to reduce designs to final drawings.
• Understands surveying terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering and construction practices.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.
• Ability to work with a medium level of supervision.
• Assist in the development of probable cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Design review as well as some assistance preparing bids.
• Implementation of regulatory standards and permitting requirements.
• Train other staff members on CAD Standards, as appropriate.

SALARY

$22.00 - $34.00 (Hourly)

TRAVEL

None

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience required in related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test.

This is not a remote position.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care.
• Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible work schedule, ID Theft Protection plan.
• Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay, Comp Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional dues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.