[Hiring] Land Survey CAD Technician @Trilon Group

Role Description

Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for turning field data into accurate drawings? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm seeking a Land Survey CAD Technician to support our survey and civil engineering teams. You’ll create the plans, maps and exhibits that help move municipal, transportation, utility and development projects forward.

As a Land Survey CAD Technician, you’ll support professional land surveyors, engineers and project managers by preparing accurate survey drawings, maps and technical documents. You will also:

• Develop existing conditions plans, base maps, ALTA and boundary surveys, Certified Survey Maps, plats, legal exhibits and record drawings.
• Create digital terrain models, surfaces, contours and breaklines from field data.
• Prepare survey deliverables for municipal, transportation, roadway, utility, commercial and residential projects.
• Assist with subdivision plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions and construction staking calculations.
• Review field notes, control reports and survey calculations for completeness and drafting accuracy.
• Coordinate survey information with civil engineering design and land survey teams to keep drawings consistent throughout project development.
• Apply company and client CAD standards, including templates, layers and file organization.
• Research deeds, plats, right-of-way documents, GIS data and public records.
• Manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and complete quality-control reviews before deliverables are issued.

Qualifications

• An associate degree, certificate or equivalent training in surveying technology, civil engineering technology, drafting or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of survey CAD experience, but strong technical skills and relevant CAD production experience will also be considered.

Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software; MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer or Revit experience is a plus.
• Understand land surveying principles, terminology and field procedures.
• Understand Illinois Department of Transportation standards.
• Be able to interpret field notes, plats, deeds, legal descriptions and survey records.
• Understand coordinate systems, projections and basic surveying calculations.
• Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communicate well, contribute to a team and work independently when needed.
• Be eager to improve drafting workflows and grow within a consulting environment.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.