Survey CAD Technician

Company Description

FLINT SURVEYING & ENGINEERING CO., INC. is a well-established company based in Swartz Creek, Michigan, since 1957. The company specializes in land surveying and engineering services. FSE has built a reputation for providing high-quality surveying services to its clients and is known for its expertise and reliability.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Survey CAD Technician, located in Swartz Creek, MI. The applicant will work in conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor to perform a wide variety of survey-related tasks in an office setting. This position requires an experienced surveying or engineering CAD technician who can draft detailed survey drawings, topographical maps, and related drawings and specifications used in surveying projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and Design: Creating survey plats, boundary surveys, topographic maps, and construction staking plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software. 
• Data Processing: Processing field data from total stations, GPS receivers, and laser scanners. 
• Project Coordination: Collaborating with surveyors, engineers, and other team members to ensure project accuracy and timely completion. 
• Quality Control: Ensuring the accuracy and quality of drawings and models, identifying and resolving data discrepancies. 
• Research: Searching legal and survey records, land titles, and historical survey data. 
• Earthwork Calculations: Performing calculations for earthwork volumes and other related tasks. 

Qualifications

• CAD Software Proficiency: Expertise in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar CAD software. 
• Surveying Knowledge: Understanding of land surveying principles, coordinate systems, and measurement techniques. 
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret survey data, field notes, and project specifications.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration. 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration. 
• Problem-Solving: Analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues. 
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. 
• Attention to Detail: A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is crucial. 
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Relevant certifications or degrees in a related field are a plus.
• Previous experience in the surveying and engineering industry is beneficial.

Example Tasks

• Creating digital terrain models and contour maps.
• Plotting legal descriptions for parcels and easements.
• Producing as-built drawings for agency approvals.
• Preparing survey plats for boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys.
• Working with field crews to ensure data accuracy and project progress.