SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN

Sands Decker, a civil engineering and land surveying firm, is seeking an experienced SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN to work in our Columbus office. The ideal candidate is an experienced CAD Technician who can work independently with little supervision. We're an innovative and technology driven company and our Survey Department has an immediate opening for an individual that is highly motivated and enjoys learning new technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Candidate must be able to communicate and work well with both office and field personnel, including clients and contractors. Work includes: preparation of field-to-finish CAD drawings and DTM surface generation within AutoCAD C3D for the development of topographic mapping, ALTA, and Boundary Surveys, R/W Plans, Survey Plats, Legal Descriptions, Construction Staking, Research and other various department tasks. The work also includes technical support and data preparation for survey crews. Uploading and downloading of data collectors is required.

Must be able to read survey and construction plans and provide accurate survey information. Experience obtaining property research from internet sources and experience obtaining utility plan information from OUPS and municipal internet sites, as well as an understanding of Ohio and local agency/authority requirements for preparation of survey documents is desirable. Proficient with MS-Office products. Field experience is also a plus.

Education, skills, and other necessary requirements:

· Education: Two years of advanced education with CAD or five years’ experience

· Must hold a current valid driver's license

· Understands the need to complete work within deadlines

· Must be accountable and dependable

· Have the ability to work with outside contractors/clients in a team atmosphere

· Must be detail oriented and have the ability to enter data accurately

· Must have good communication skills

Sands Decker is an equal opportunity employer and has a relaxed, business-casual work environment. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to H.R. Manager at Sands Decker. Contingent upon the applicant completing drug screening and background checks. The position is based at our Columbus office.