Survey CADD Technician

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. seeks a Survey CADD Technician for our Pearl, Mississippi surveying group. You will support the team on roadways, bridges, site maps, boundaries, and utility surveys, using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation ORD and related tools.

Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Ideal candidates have a 2-year drafting/design credential or equivalent experience (5+ years in surveying drafting), plus familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Recap, and Rivet.

Qualifications

• 2-year course in drafting design and/or a college degree OR 5-plus years of experience in surveying drafting
• Experience must include preparing topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, 3D surfaces, and LiDAR surveys
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation ORD
• Strong verbal communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (excel)

Responsibilities

• Assist the survey team and other groups as project and client needs dictate.
• Work on roadway, bridge, civil site mapping, boundary, underground utilities, hydrographic, construction staking, and related projects.
• Develop surfaces and boundary surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation ORD; Trimble MB Center, Recap and Rivet a plus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

2-year drafting/design course or college degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation ORD

Trimble Business Center

Autodesk Recap

Autodesk Rivet

Job description

Neel-Schaffer has an opportunity for a Survey CADD Technician for our surveying group in Pearl, Mississippi.

Neel-Schaffer is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 engineering, planning, and construction management firm based in Mississippi, operating 39 offices in nine states, offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual looking for career growth. You will be a part of our Survey team and will assist other teams as project and client demands dictate.

Typical survey projects include roadways, bridges, civil site mapping, boundary, underground utilities, hydrographic, construction staking, and other general civil engineering projects. Working knowledge of both AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation ORD preferred with experience using survey files, developing surfaces and boundary surveys. Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Recap, and Autodesk Rivet is a plus.

• 2-year course in drafting design and/or a college degree OR 5-plus years of experience in surveying drafting
• Experience must include preparing topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, 3D surfaces, and LiDAR surveys
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation ORD
• Strong verbal communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (excel)

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