Survey CAD Technician

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering firm with over 60 years of experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean. Guided by the S.O.L.V.E. core values—Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork, and Engaged culture—we solve the problems that matter and are expanding our team with passionate, motivated professionals.

About the role

As a Survey CAD Technician, you will produce a variety of land-survey drawings and map substitutes from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare maps and drawings from survey field data, including topographic maps, route surveys, boundary surveys, base maps, real-estate exhibits, right-of-way control maps, site plans, as-builts, and quantity surveys.
• Reduce field notes and verify reductions and calculations made by others.
• Perform coordinate-geometry calculations such as intersections, curves, inverses, and area calculations; adjust field calculations.
• Generate quantities of various materials.
• Prepare pre-calculations and assemble reference data for field crews.
• Post-process static GPS data and integrate conventional optical data, static GPS data, and RTK GPS data into projects.
• Conduct quality-control checks on compilation and QA/QC on deliverable products.
• Research field-survey data, vertical control, certified corner records, geodetic control points, appraisal maps, and other sources to ensure compatibility with adjacent properties and previous surveys.
• Make vertical-control surveys for aerial surveys; determine elevations for various surfaces.
• Establish control for alignment and benchmarks; tie to existing centerlines and U.S.G.S. benchmarks.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma (required).
• Graduate of a two-year program in computer-aided drafting and design from an accredited college or technical school (preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of practical experience in surveying and mapping using AutoCAD or similar CAD software (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider (required).
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.

Skills

• Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD and other surveying software.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, Trimble Business Center, GIS, and GPS.
• Extensive knowledge of survey and mapping principles, practices, standards, procedures, and project management.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations.
• Considerable knowledge of county, state, and local survey laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of photogrammetric mapping, LiDAR, and other remote-sensing principles.
• Considerable knowledge of civil-engineering principles and ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
• Skill in identifying discrepancies between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve advanced mathematical problems.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed surveying drawings, legal descriptions, deeds, construction plans, and abstracts.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with a 100 % employer match on the first 3 % of contributions and 50 % on the next 2 % (eligibility after 60 days).
• PTO (Paid Time Off) and 10 paid holidays.
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year).
• Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options (eligibility after 30 days).
• Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
• Referral bonuses.