Survey CADD Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey CADD Operator to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Houston, TX. You will work with a SIT and an RPLS to convert field data into accurate drawings supporting land development and infrastructure projects.

This role offers learning and growth in a collaborative environment, with access to cutting-edge technology and a pathway from field to office production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or technical certificate preferred, ideally in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Trimble Business Center is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft parcels or subdivision boundaries from legal descriptions using CAD techniques (Carlson Survey, or Civil 3D).
• Possess basic to intermediate AutoCAD drafting skills and aptitude.
• Prepare survey drawings and deliverables for topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, construction surveys, exhibits, elevation certificates, and related survey projects.
• Read and plot legal descriptions.
• Draft portions of routine projects under direction of SIT and RPLS.
• Understand surveying terminology.
• Prepare a variety of survey products.
• Plot record deeds, plats, easements, and other record documents.
• Compare record information against field evidence.
• Follow company CAD standards, layer standards, symbols, and field-to-finish conventions.
• Coordinate with SIT, RPLS, field crews, and other survey staff to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

CAD drafting

English communication

Mentorship/collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or AutoCAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Survey

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey CADD Operator to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Houston, TX. In this role, you'll work closely with a Surveyor In Training (SIT) and a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to transform field survey data into accurate, high-quality drawings that support land development and infrastructure projects. Join a collaborative team, work with cutting-edge technology, and grow your career with a nationally recognized engineering and design firm. This is an excellent learning and growth opportunity for anyone with basic CAD experience, or an experienced Survey Party Chief looking to see what the office side of surveying is all about.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to draft parcels, or subdivision boundaries from legal descriptions using CAD techniques (Carlson Survey, or Civil 3D).
• Possesses basic to intermediate AutoCAD drafting skills and aptitude.
• Ability to prepare survey drawings and deliverables for topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, construction surveys, exhibits, elevation certificates, and related survey projects.
• Ability to read and plot Legal descriptions.
• Performs drafting of portions of routine projects under direction of Surveyor In Training (SIT) and Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).
• Understands surveying terminology.
• Prepare a variety of survey products.
• Plot record deeds, plats, easements, and other record documents.
• Compare record information against field evidence.
• Follow company CAD standards, layer standards, symbols, and field-to-finish conventions.
• Coordinate with SIT, RPLS, field crews, and other survey staff to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree or a Certificate from a technical school, preferably in AutoCAD.
• 1-3 years of related drafting experience OR survey field experience.
• Experience with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Trimble Business Center is highly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with survey staff in an in-person, mentorship-oriented production environment.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Survey field personnel interested in transitioning into office production are encouraged to apply. Training and mentorship will be provided to help translate field surveying knowledge into survey CAD production.