SURVEY SENIOR CADD SPECIALIST

About the role

This position with excellent benefits works directly with the Survey Section Manager and Project Managers performing skilled CAD (Computer Aided Design) system work in the preparation of survey drawings and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings manually and on a variety of CAD Systems, which may involve survey point reduction and database management, to establish complete and accurate data necessary in representing field conditions of survey project sites.
• Prepare detailed drawings of boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic and as-built site surveys, route surveys, as well as surveys performed for GDOT, MARTA, City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and multiple metro Atlanta County and Municipal Government Departments delivered in the specified format required by each client.
• Gather supporting data and prepare detailed maps of project sites which show dimensions and the physical locations/elevations of associated site conditions and infrastructure including existing utility information, sanitary sewers, storm sewer, site drainage, adjoiner and related information.
• Make pictorial and isometric drawings for reports, plots charts and curves from data.
• Prepare detailed layout, assembly, and working drawings; files and indexes drawings.
• Participate in making construction staking documents and CAD files, determining locations and elevations for layout based on engineering drawings.
• Lead research and development into new technologies and software.
• Integrate new technologies and software into project delivery.
• Create dynamic three-dimensional representations using CAD to represent civil design projects such as roadway, airport and site development.
• Prepare, create dynamic three-dimensional representations using CAD to represent civil design projects such as roadway, airport and site development.
• Prepare, create dynamic three-dimensional representations using CAD to represent civil design projects such as roadway, airport and site development.
• Prepare customized maps, plans, graphics and detailed drawings of vertical/horizontal systems to include plans, sections, elevations and profiles.
• Gather supporting data and prepare detailed drawings which show dimensions and specifications of roadways, buildings, water lines, sewers, drains, and related information.
• Ensure plans are in accordance with project scope, client specifications, and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of engineering features and how they all tie together for a final drawing package.
• Aid in the preparation or review of project documentation, as directed, (e.g. presentations, sketches, renderings, drawings, maps, technical memoranda, meeting records, etc.).
• Aid in developing and maintaining Civil 3D styles database.
• Create CAD standards and procedures to improve plan production efficiency.
• Periodically train CAD users on CAD standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and interact with clients on a limited basis.
• Meet designated schedule deadlines for delivering drawings.
• Utilize GDOT road files to create MicroStation's InRoads & OpenRoads databases.
• Aid in business development.
• Aid in other departments with CAD needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of engineering drafting on CAD Systems, especially MicroStation's InRoads & OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient skills using MircoStation's InRoads & OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of mathematics as applied to surveying principles in the field of assignments.
• Advanced knowledge of software systems used to support CAD operation.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic and CAD supporting computer hardware.
• Ability to prepare complex schematic drawings from rough sketches or oral instructions.
• Ability to do design work in the field of assignment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, possess good organizational and follow up skills, be detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of engineering drafting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology and supplemental advanced course work in survey drafting plus minimum 10 Years in drafting experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation's InRoads & OpenRoads.
• OR Twenty years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of engineering drafting on CAD Systems, especially MicroStation's InRoads & OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient skills using MircoStation's InRoads & OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of mathematics as applied to surveying principles in the field of assignments.
• Advanced knowledge of software systems used to support CAD operation.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic and CAD supporting computer hardware.
• Ability to prepare complex schematic drawings from rough sketches or oral instructions.
• Ability to do design work in the field of assignment.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A