Survey CAD Technician (Intermediate/Senior)

Dillon Consulting Limited•Halifax, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking candidates for the Survey CAD Technician (Intermediate/Senior) position. You will be a key member of our Reality Capture Team within the Data Integration Services Practice. You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, preparing advanced survey calculations, mentoring junior staff, and supporting our public-sector clients (federal, provincial, and municipal), Indigenous communities, and private-sector partners. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Halifax, NS, and Saint John, NB.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 5-10+ years of professional field surveying experience, preferably in the consulting industry, or technical program equivalent.
Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and drawing coordination
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced survey CAD drafting, 3D modelling, and surface building capabilities.
Calculating survey plans, reviewing building plans, and collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Complex problem-solving and applying critical thinking to translate processed field data into precise digital deliverables.
Utilizing advanced Civil 3D, Revit, and digital drafting tools.
Exceptional communication skills and technical leadership.
Demonstrated abilities in the use of Autodesk software (Civil 3D, Revit, etc.) are an asset.
Demonstrated abilities in the use of ESRI GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) are an asset.
Report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills are assets.
Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks.
Experience with deliverables derived from RPAS (drones) and/or 3D laser scanning point clouds is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages is an asset: Pix4D, Power BI, CityEngine, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade.

Responsibilities

Receive processed and QA/QC'd geospatial data to calculate detailed survey plans, review building plans, and calculate precise gridline layouts.
Build, analyze, and manipulate accurate digital terrain surfaces and 3D models using advanced drafting software.
Provide senior-level support to the design team regarding coordinate systems, geodetic datums, and adjustments to survey data.
Manage the import and export of processed geospatial data and establish rigorous methodologies for CAD drafting workflows.
Evaluate, test, and implement new geospatial office tools and applications, including drafting software and cloud data platforms.
Supervise the quality of CAD drawings and digital deliverables, helping to develop, inform, and implement best practices for drafting workflows, quality control, and data management.
Oversee the organization, tracking, and archiving of digital survey records and drawing databases.
Providing GIS technical support is an asset.
Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.