Survey CAD Technician

We have a current opportunity for a Survey CAD Technician on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Ocala, Florida. For further information about this position please apply.

This is a full-time position requiring at least 3 years of survey office experience or education in related field, a good attitude, and the ability to work with a team; survey field experience is considered a plus.

Must have knowledge of and be able to successfully operate AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Carlson in the efficient preparation of digital mapping products that accurately depict the results of all types of surveys (boundary, topographic, construction layout, AsBuilt, quantity, control, special purpose, etc.); occasional field activities to observe and collect data (measurements and observations) and/or verify previously acquired data may be required from time to time.

Primary Duties:

Interpret field crew notes; analyze and process survey data (conventional and GPS)
Develop detailed survey drawings with AutoCAD/Civil 3D
Perform deed analysis and prepare working sketches
Perform coordinate geometry calculations
Compute data points for construction layout
Compute and edit Digital Terrain Models to define surfaces (existing and proposed)
Calculate volumetric quantities
Import and export of data in various formats (.txt, .csv, .dgn, .shp, xml, .gml, .kml, etc.)
Prepare surfaces, calculate quantities, areas in accordance with the engineering department.
Perform public records research (deeds, plats, maps, data sheets, etc.)
Prepare project set up and compile and compute data to prepare for field activities
Daily interaction with field personnel to acquire notes and data and monitor progress
Generate reports (volume surface calculations, mapcheck, etc.)
Assist with applications to divide property (plats, minor subdivisions, lot reconfigurations)
Perform quantity take-offs and assist with proposal preparation and competitive bids
Visit sites to gather physical evidence and survey data as required from time to time
Confer by telephone, writing, or in person with surveyors, crew chiefs, clients, colleagues, public officials, contractors, and others from time to time as required
Experience with relevant software platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.)
Daily interaction with field crews
Review and edit data in the form of coordinates, angles & distances, offsets, and field codes.
Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma required. Skillsets in basic math (addition/subtraction, multiplication, and division) and enhanced math (geometry, trigonometry, error analysis, etc.). Associates degree (or higher) in Surveying preferred
Previous experience working as an in-office survey technician
Proficiency in survey production ability with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Carlson as a CAD tech
Must have very good to excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and organizational aptitude
Must possess the ability to take personal initiative and maintain confidentiality of work assignments
Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, team environment and work with a broad range of professional and technical staff to complete multi-disciplinary projects
Must be motivated to follow detailed instructions completely and accurately
Experience with Trimble Access and Carlson SurvevCE software a plus
Familiarity with the Florida Standards of Practice and the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys helpful
Must possess valid Florida Driver's License and pass vehicle insurance underwriting to become a qualified driver of company vehicles.
Ability to occasionally travel and work out of town from time to time as workload requires.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.