Survey CAD Technician I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Survey CAD Technician I in Houston, Texas. The position assists in preparing project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. The technician works under the direct supervision of experienced professionals, following established procedures and receiving thorough review from senior staff. The role works closely with senior team members on survey and mapping work and supports the production of electronic drawings and project documents. The position is entry level, with no prior experience required; relevant experience may be considered in place of education requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; commensurate relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, boundary surveys, and subdivision work.
• Familiarity with land surveying and/or surface modeling software such as Carlson, Bentley Inroads/Geopak, Revit, or similar civil engineering design software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated, solution-oriented approach and strong sense of urgency when responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and maintain effective relationships with internal colleagues, leaders, and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in surveying, geography, architecture, or civil engineering.
• Surveying and/or CAD experience in the land development or land survey industry.

Responsibilities

• Work under direct supervision, follow established procedures, and receive direction on assignments and execution.
• Work with senior staff to learn and assist with survey and mapping work.
• Convert applicable information into accurate, neat, and timely electronic drawings and project documents.
• Perform horizontal computations for boundary surveys and analyze field location and record information to determine property lines.
• Draft final house location surveys using survey crew field notes and personal field measurements of building improvements.
• Compute horizontal positions of planned buildings, streets, and curbs for stakeouts.
• Check record plats for completeness and accuracy before submitting them for review.
• Submit plots to the county for review.
• Build knowledge of ALTA Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Perform complex computations for traverses, record plats, boundary surveys, construction stakeouts, and horizontal control.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED