Survey Technician/CAD

MGC Contractors•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

MGC Contractors, Inc., a 100% employee-owned corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting, is seeking a Survey Technician/CAD to join its Arizona Division in the Phoenix metro area. The position supports construction projects by reviewing project documents and survey records, preparing CAD drawings and as-built files, establishing and maintaining site control, and laying out structures, pipelines, grades, elevations, and process equipment. The role works with architects, engineers, construction managers, project managers, project engineers, and project superintendents to support compliance with design and regulatory requirements, while following company and OSHA safety requirements. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Work takes place at professional construction sites and in a field environment, including extended periods outdoors in varying and extreme temperatures. The work may involve exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust or debris. Occasional extended hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The position requires physical activity including handling objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and moving around construction sites. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with State Plane coordinate systems.
Proficiency with surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS, site levels, and laser levels.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office products.
Strong mathematical skills, particularly in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
At least five years of experience using survey equipment and AutoCAD.
Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with various stakeholders, including the ability to communicate through email.
Clean driver's license and general knowledge of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and by telephone and to read printed materials, signs, and directions.
Ability to handle objects, supplies, tools, machinery, or controls weighing up to 50 pounds; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, and navigate varied construction sites safely.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Leica products.
Construction experience.

Responsibilities

Review and comprehend blueprint drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and related project documents.
Review previous surveys, existing control, and land records to verify and support survey data.
Develop accurate CAD drawings for job site layout.
Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control systems for each job site.
Lay out structures, pipelines, large- and small-diameter mechanical piping, site grades, cut/fill elevations, and process equipment.
Develop as-built files for engineers and owners.
Maintain a clean and organized field book.
Work efficiently with little to no supervision.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, construction managers, project managers, project engineers, and project superintendents to help ensure projects comply with design and regulatory requirements.
Follow company and OSHA safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.