Survey CAD Technician II

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Survey CAD Technician II to join its Rockville, Maryland team. The role assists with preparing project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. The technician works under moderate supervision on moderately complex assignments, collaborates with senior staff, and reviews junior staff work for quality assurance. The position converts project information into accurate electronic drawings and documents, performs survey computations and analyses, drafts house location surveys, computes positions for construction stakeouts, checks record plats, and submits plots to counties for review. The work may cover land development surveys, boundary and ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and subdivision layout. The role involves both office and outdoor work, including field data collection, local travel, and occasional out-of-area or overnight travel.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Three or more years of survey and/or CAD experience in the land development or land survey industry.
  • Knowledge of basic design concepts and technical calculations.
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in land surveying and/or surface modeling software such as Carlson, Bentley Inroads/Geopak, Revit, or similar civil engineering design software.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and external partners.
  • Problem-solving attitude and strong work ethic, with commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently with limited direction.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal leaders and peers and external clients.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's degree in surveying, geography, architecture, or civil engineering; commensurate relevant experience may be considered.
  • Surveyor-In-Training certificate.
  • Relevant survey licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements.
  • Work under moderate supervision and receive direction on moderately complex assignments.
  • Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
  • Work with senior staff to learn and assist in design 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, curbs, and other features for stakeouts.
  • Check record plats for completeness and accuracy before submitting them for review.
  • Submit plots to counties for review.
  • Perform computations for traverses, record plats, boundary surveys, construction stakeouts, and horizontal control.
  • Complete land development-related surveys, including boundary, ALTA, topographic, construction layout, and subdivision layout work as needed.
  • Collect field data using data collection equipment and/or drones.
  • Travel locally during the business day and, as business needs require, travel out of the area or overnight.

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.
  • Competitive compensation and eligible variable compensation, commensurate with experience.
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