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Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Consulting, Infrastructure Development, Land Planning

Senior Survey CAD Technician

Fort Worth, TXOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 23 days ago

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Required skills

  • Survey Technician
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • MicroStation
  • Deed Research
  • Legal Descriptions
  • Calculations
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Client Liaison
  • Database Management

Nice to have

  • Process Improvement
  • Technology Upgrades

Role summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Survey CAD Technician to provide expert technical and office support for survey projects. This role involves managing complex survey tasks, overseeing the preparation of drawings and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D, performing quality control, leading deed research, and acting as a liaison between field crews, project managers, and clients. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and demonstrated leadership skills.

Job Description:

Overview:

This position provides expert technical and office support for survey projects, serving as a trusted advisor within the survey team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage complex survey tasks and provide expert-level guidance to all levels of Survey Technicians.

  • Oversee the preparation of detailed drawings, exhibits, legal descriptions, and advanced calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

  • Perform quality control reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

  • Lead deed research efforts and abstract complex data for legal and survey purposes.

  • Act as a liaison between field crews, project managers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Develop and maintain sophisticated databases of survey data for long-term project use.

  • Provide input on process improvements, training initiatives, and technology upgrades.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree, certificate, or equivalent relevant experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in a survey technician or related role.

  • Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation is highly desirable.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to resolve complex survey challenges.

  • Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working under tight deadlines.

  • Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.


If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.


EEO Statement:


All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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