Construction Survey CAD Tech

LaBella Associates•Rochester, NY

2d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project. Job Description We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Survey CAD Tech. This is a full-time in-office position based in either Rochester or Buffalo, NY. In this role you will support complex civil, highway, and building projects by preparing calculations and data for field crews, processing field data, generating as-builts and volume reports, and developing high-quality 3D models for Automated Machine Guidance systems. You will work with the latest stringless/stakeless construction technology, including asphalt/concrete paving and road resurfacing systems, while collaborating with clients nationwide and design engineers to keep projects on schedule. All work is performed under the direction of Professional Licensed Surveyors.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of experience working with multiple CAD platforms, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Revit, and/or InRoads.
Strong ability to read, comprehend, and interpret construction plan documents and specifications
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment or independently.
Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to operate company owned vehicles.
Willingness to work overtime when project schedule requires it.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Survey Crew Chief on construction projects.
Hands-on experience with the Trimble family of surveying equipment
Familiarity with operating advanced survey technology (GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital/differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners, and data collection devices)

Responsibilities

Provide field crews with stakeout calculations for civil, heavy highway & building projects
Prepare as-built drawings and reports.
Build 3D data, surfaces, alignments, and linework for use in paving, slipform, and earthmoving automated machine guidance systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, etc.)
Maintain data quality and integrity in the office; independently perform accurate calculations to complete surveys
Extract and process data from terrestrial and mobile laser scans.
Continually advance knowledge with upgrades in technology, equipment, and software
Build and maintain client relationships
Perform Site Localizations on an as-needed basis and other construction survey related duties as assigned.