CAD Technician, Survey

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Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a CAD Technician to join our Survey & Geomatics teamat our Houston TX office.

The Survey CAD Technician will work collectively with the Survey Team Leader Phase Manager and cross-functional internal departments. This individual will create collect analyze and validate enterprise asset data and associated land data within the CAD enterprise geographic information system (GIS) or other asset information storage databases. Our Survey CAD Technician is responsible for reduction of field data land record research preparation of boundary surveys and topographic maps to meet internal and external customer requirements. Our Survey CAD Technician will have a proven ability to work with and directly interact with cross-functional internal contacts to execute the required work interact with the client staff in a professional and proactive manner to resolve issues track progress perform QA work associated with the requirements make necessary corrections and continually manage schedule and ensure quality.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Process daily field data in Trimble Business Center including but not limited to GPS Static files RTK Conventional files and Conventional Total Station files.
• Convert data between standard spatial data formats including but not limited to AutoCAD Esri geodatabase feature classes and ESRI shapefiles.
• Prepares highway right-of-way map deliverables.
• Prepares ALTA boundary survey plat deliverables.
• Prepares topographical surfaces from field data and corresponding map deliverables.
• Prepares subdivision plats as needed including replats.
• Research and interpret government files utilities and public record documentation.
• Produce accurate and legible maps survey reports and legal descriptions or displays for various departments.
• Verify map feature and attribute accuracies.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and enhancements on existing projects.

What You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
• Able to review process and close traverse data control networks
• Experience using MicroStation with GeoPak and/or OpenRoads
• GIS related experience a plus
• Licensed Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T) Certificate is a plus
• Knowledge of reading highway plans plats and deeds
• Able to graphically present information clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational time management attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goal

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture engineering and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe youll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health life vision and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time retirement plan fitness reimbursement pet insurance identity protection technology stipend employee assistance program and more!

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