CAD Survey Technician

Topographic Albuquerque, New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Technician I executes technically complex land surveying assignments and reviews survey maps and documents for technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and regulations. The position works with employees, managers, and supervisors throughout the corporation. It is based in an office, with travel to worksites potentially required. The specific schedule depends on location and department; standard business hours are Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding of, and ability to apply, methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The position is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol programs as directed by company policy.

Responsibilities

• Research county, city, and other records for easements, deeds, and other relevant information, and use the information to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Use Trimble Business Center to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Create survey base drawings using field crew data files, field sketches, photos, and reference maps.
• Use AutoCAD to produce subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other survey-related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for rights of way, easements, acquisition parcels, and related purposes.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Review survey maps and documents for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable property laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed