Survey CAD Technician III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Albuquerque, NM

41d

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Survey CAD Technician III to work 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 role performs survey drafting, calculations, research, and quality review, generally under limited supervision. It may serve as a technical lead and resource for colleagues, though it has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position may handle multiple projects and may include land development, boundary, ALTA, topographic, construction layout, and subdivision layout surveys.

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 in 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving attitude, work ethic, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 and potentially manage multiple projects at once.
• Convert applicable data into accurate, neat, electronically generated drawings and project documents.
• Perform horizontal and vertical computations for boundary surveys and analyze field location and record information.
• Interpret client requests, municipal and jurisdictional standards and specifications, and other project documents, ensuring 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, topographic, and boundary surveys, as well as 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 and boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and subdivision layout.
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients.
• Review staff work for quality assurance and may provide technical guidance, mentorship, or feedback to managers.

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. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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