Survey CAD Technician

McKim & Creed, Inc. • Charlottesville, VA

25d

About The Position

McKim & Creed is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join its team in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is employee-owned, has more than 800 employees, and delivers engineering and geomatics solutions. Working with the PLS Survey Manager and team, the technician produces maps and drawings, coordinates production to ensure quality and meet project budgets and schedules, and supports project communications and deliverables. The role includes downloading and uploading field data, processing and preparing technical drawings using various software platforms, verifying work for accuracy and clarity, managing CAD drawing files for production and archiving, and coordinating with project team members and others as needed. Occasional fieldwork may be required to observe sitework. Other technical and non-technical duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 2–8+ years of drafting experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, survey computation processing, Trimble Business Center, data processing, GPS, boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys, topographic surveys, utility route surveys, and construction staking.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to balance multiple work assignments across multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and technical skills, process-oriented thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and follow directives.
• Ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop a career path.
• Alignment with McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
• Sound functional and technical skills in the role.

Responsibilities

• Produce maps and drawings in collaboration with the PLS Survey Manager and team.
• Coordinate map and drawing production to include required details and meet quality standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Download and upload field data and prepare technical maps and drawings using various software platforms.
• Communicate with the project team and coordinate with people outside the team as needed for project development.
• Verify work for accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity before submission.
• Meet project deadlines, keep work aligned with budgets, respond to clients, and ensure appropriate communication with the project team.
• Manage CAD drawing files for production, deliverables, and archiving.
• Prepare drawings for various members of the project team.
• Perform occasional fieldwork, including observation of sitework.
• Perform other miscellaneous technical and non-technical duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Growth opportunities, mentoring, and training.
• Tuition reimbursement, an early career professional program, and online courses.
• Collaborative and supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed