Survey CAD Technician II

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Houston, TX

55d

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Survey CAD Technician II to join its team in Houston, Texas. The role assists in preparing project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with company design standards and client requirements. Under moderate supervision, the technician converts survey information into accurate electronic drawings and project documents, performs survey-related computations and analyses, drafts survey products, and supports review and submission processes. The position also works closely with senior staff and may review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

The role covers boundary, ALTA, topographic, residential and commercial construction stakeout, and subdivision layout work. It may also include land development-related surveys and other traditional land development work. The position involves work in both office and outdoor settings, including local travel to job and construction sites and occasional out-of-area or overnight travel as business needs require.

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 with land surveying and/or surface modeling software such as Carlson, Bentley Inroads/Geopak, Revit, or similar civil engineering design software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels and external partners.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving attitude, work ethic, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to respond to constituents with a strong sense of urgency.
• 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 degree in survey, geography, architecture, or civil engineering; commensurate relevant experience may be considered.
• Surveyor-In-Training certificate.
• Relevant survey licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under moderate supervision and receive direction on moderately complex assignments and execution.
• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Work closely with senior staff to learn and assist in design work.
• Convert applicable information into electronically generated drawings and project documents accurately, neatly, and efficiently.
• 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 the county for review.
• Develop knowledge of ALTA land title surveys, topographic and 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.
• May complete land development-related surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and subdivision layout.

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, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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