Survey Technician/CAD

MGC Contractors, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Phoenix is looking for a Survey Technician/CAD. This full-time position involves reviewing blueprints, developing CAD drawings, and maintaining control systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency in AutoCAD and surveying equipment. A clean driver's license and familiarity with the Phoenix area are necessary. The role offers opportunities to collaborate closely with architects and engineers while ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering is required.
• Five or more years of experience with survey equipment and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment such as total station and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Review and comprehend blueprint drawings and specifications.
• Develop accurate CAD drawings for job site layout.
• Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Surveying equipment proficiency

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Phoenix area

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.

MGC Contractors, Inc is looking for a Survey Technician/CAD to join our Arizona Division in the Phoenix metro area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Review and comprehend blueprint drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, etc.
• Review previous surveys, existing control, and land records to verify and support survey data.
• Develop accurate CAD drawings for job site layout.
• Establish and maintain a system of horizontal and vertical control for each job site.
• Layout structures, pipelines, large and small diameter mechanical piping, site grade, cut/fill elevations and process equipment.
• Develop As-Built files to be provided to engineers and owners.
• Maintain a clean and organized field book.
• Work efficiently with little to no supervision.
• Work closely with Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Superintendents to ensure projects comply with design and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all Company and OSHA Safety Requirements.
• Any and all other duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates at professional construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone. The ability to read printed materials, signs and directions. The stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions, ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.
• This position operates in a professional field environment. The position requires working outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position exempt salary position. Occasional extended hours, weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Familiarity with State Plane coordinate systems.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, site level, laser level, etc.) Familiarity with Leica products is a plus.
• Proficiency with software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong mathematical skills, particularly in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• At least five (5) years of experience using survey equipment and AutoCAD. Construction experience is a plus.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with various stakeholders and the ability to communicate through email.
• Must have a clean driver's license and general knowledge of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met. Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside person (vendors, customers, etc.) is prohibited.

This job description is not meant to encompass all tasks and or job responsibilities, but rather it is meant to provide the employee with a general summary of what the position entails. MGC Contractors has the right to amend or revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.

Passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen is required.