CAD Drafter and Survey Technician

The CAD Drafter and Survey Technician supports the Engineering Team by assisting with design-to-build civil engineering projects including fiber optic installations and utilities.  The role reports to the Lead Engineer and works with the Project Coordination and Project Management Teams.  Job Responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret civil engineering construction specifications and plan sets
• Create technical drawings/plans and corresponding specifications and materials
• Define project goals and objectives
• Identify and integrate existing data and information into projects
• Apply design elements including materials mixtures, roads, subdivision layouts, and storm/sanitary sewer systems
• Research and interpret permit requirements
• Estimate materials quantities for construction projects
• Collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Project Managers to understand project requirements and specifications
• Maintain organized records of all drafts, revisions, and final designs
• Prepare for and understand the processes for field data collection
• Use land surveying tools to collect data needed to produce topographic maps, establish horizontal and vertical control, and lay out civil engineering projects
• Utilizes principles of math, science, and engineering to analyze and solve problems
• Identify potential hazards on the jobsites and opportunities to mitigate them
• Communicate with internal and external partners to articulate contract specifications and construction drawings
• Test asphalt, concrete, and soils
• Observe and inspect construction related activities