Job Description

Surveying is a critical component of construction and civil engineering projects. It involves creating precise CAD drawings based on measurements and mapping data to determine land boundaries, topography, and other essential features. Accurate CAD work ensures that projects are designed correctly and safely, not only complying with regulations but also contributing to the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable communities.

As a Survey CAD Technician on our Survey team at Olsson, you will play a crucial role in supporting our survey projects. You will be responsible for creating detailed CAD drawings and designs using MicroStation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Your contributions will help us deliver precise and reliable survey data that supports the development of high-quality solutions, enhancing project accuracy and improving infrastructure planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify CAD drawings for survey projects using MicroStation software
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to understand project requirements and objectives
• Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards and project specifications
• Perform quality checks on drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist in the preparation of survey documentation, reports, plats, legal descriptions and exhibits
• Maintain organized survey project files and records

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a CAD Technician
• Familiarity with MicroStation InRoads or OpenRoads
• Basic understanding of land surveying principles preferred
• Associate’s degree in CAD Drafting or a related field preferred but not required

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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