Survey CAD Technician III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Houston, TX

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Survey CAD Technician III in Houston, Texas. The role works with management to prepare and finalize project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with company standards, municipal and jurisdictional requirements, survey standards, and client requirements. The employee works under limited supervision, receives general guidance on complex assignments, and may review colleagues’ work for quality assurance. Though the position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, it may serve as a technical resource and mentor to colleagues.

The technician prepares and checks survey drawings and documents, performs complex horizontal and vertical computations, researches survey and agency data, and supports land development and construction layout projects. The role requires coordination with internal and external clients, attention to applicable specifications, and the ability to manage multiple projects and time-sensitive tasks. Work is primarily in an office, with occasional outdoor and construction-site work and primarily local business-day travel; some out-of-area or overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five or more years of relevant survey and/or CAD experience in the land development or land survey industry.
• 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 work independently and within a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong problem-solving approach, work ethic, sense of urgency, and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare working drawings from ALTA surveys for final approval and submission.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving to start and complete projects with limited supervision, potentially managing multiple projects at once.
• Convert applicable data into electronically generated drawings and project documents accurately, neatly, and efficiently.
• Perform horizontal and vertical computations for boundary surveys and analyses of field location and record information.
• Read client requests, municipal and jurisdictional standards and specifications, and other project documents, and ensure they are followed.
• Draft final house location surveys using survey crew field notes and personal field measurements of building improvements.
• Compute horizontal and vertical positions of planned buildings, streets, curbs, and other features for stakeouts; compile and complete related work.
• Check record plats for completeness and accuracy before submitting them for review.
• Submit plots to municipal and jurisdictional agencies for review.
• Apply 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, horizontal control, and related work.
• Research information using Google Earth, VDOT, GIS, and data from other agencies.
• May complete land development-related surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and subdivision layout.
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance and, as a team resource, share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED