Technician, SUE

Cobb, Fendley & Associates•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n): New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays Community Engagement // CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions CobbFendley is seeking an experienced SUE Technician in our Austin office.

Requirements

An understanding of civil engineering and utility symbols and terminology with respect to preparation of plan & profile drawings for utility systems located within public rights-of-way.
A functional knowledge of MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable software to the field is required.
Interpret both utility records and civil engineering plans and profiles; preparing base drawings from survey data and notes; and be willing to learn new ways to input 2D and 3D utility data into exhibits.
Must be able to understand and work directly with survey notes and utility record drawings.
Must be able to plot plan & profile drawings to include cross-sections, spot elevations, buildings, walls, fences, roadways, rights-of-way, underground utilities, tunnels, overhead power lines, and other structures noted in the survey notes or on the utility record drawings.
May include collecting field or other utility record data required for completion of construction drawings when necessary.
Calculate or determine project utility dimensioning, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes, and quantities of materials.

Nice To Haves

Perform data entry, update, and maintenance functions for a Geographic Information System (GIS) database is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work independently to support Project Managers, Project Engineers and Designers with technical design tasks for various projects.
Utilize engineering and drafting software to complete assignments, such as generating plan and profile drawings to include cross-sections, underground utilities, etc. from survey files and/or record drawings.
Complete redline markups and accurately incorporates review comments with minimal supervision.
Prepare intermediate manual or computer-aided design drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, plus required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
Interpret survey notes, utility records, and civil plans to create accurate base drawings.
Perform standard calculations, including elevations, grades, utility dimensions, and material quantities.
Support collection of field data or utility record information when required.
Apply and follow QA/QC procedures consistently.
Identify potential errors or inconsistencies and correct them proactively.
Maintain compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline and other disciplines.
Serve as a resource to the design staff on matters concerning drafting practices and procedures.
Develop skills in interpreting survey data, utility records, and engineering plans.
Work with internal clients daily, problem solve minor issues and escalate concerns when needed.
Apply the client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures and/or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts.
Provide CAD support for Subsurface Utility Engineering projects, as workload dictates.
Create plans and profile drawings for utility facilities such as electric, gas, telecommunications systems, sewer, or water.
Perform data entry, update, and maintenance functions for a Geographic Information System (GIS) database is desirable.
Work with rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Client or Project Manager for use in the development of final construction drawings.
Must be able to understand and work directly with survey notes and utility record drawings.
Must be able to plot plan & profile drawings to include cross-sections, spot elevations, buildings, walls, fences, roadways, rights-of-way, underground utilities, tunnels, overhead power lines, and other structures noted in the survey notes or on the utility record drawings.
May include collecting field or other utility record data required for completion of construction drawings when necessary.
Calculate or determine project utility dimensioning, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes, and quantities of materials.