Survey CAD Technician

Primary Function: 

Ardurra is seeking a Survey CAD Technician to join our staff in Tampa, FL.

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 o...