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Land Survey Technician/CAD Drafter

Recruiter: Stephanie Shimek

Tahoe, CA

Job ID
SS4186
Industry

Engineering

Specialty

Energy And Environment

Experience level

Technician

Salary range:
$50,000 - $80,000

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

  • This firm provides civil engineering, environmental planning, and land surveying services to the public and private sectors.
  • Their passion is working on local projects that influence the quality of life in their own community.
  • They are involved in many groups and activities that give back to the community.
  • This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team of professionals and to be involved in a nice variety of project types.
  • Pet friendly workplace

OVERVIEW

We are recruiting on behalf of a consulting firm in Tahoe City, CA, for a CAD/Survey Technician with experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and supporting land surveying projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of experience as a CAD Technician or similar role
  • Ability to work in the office and the field
  • Possess an understanding of field survey measurements and data acquisition
  • Proficiency in CAD drafting
  • Ability to work closely with a project team
  • Understanding of the Public Land Survey System, boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, subdivision platting, property descriptions, easement exhibits, rights of way, and utility mapping
  • Experience with survey database(s), auto-linework and survey figures in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Ability to produce final project documents
  • Understanding of design plans and producing the data needed for construction layout and staking
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include processing field data in AutoCAD, interpreting and plotting record deeds and pats for property surveys, preparing surveying plats and drawings, performing stakeout calculations for construction sites, and preparing documents such as topographic maps, ALTA surveys, boundary surveys, and as-built surveys.
There is strong potential for advancement within this organization, they provide 100% insurance coverage for employees and their families, and a healthy balance for employees in work and life!
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