Survey CAD Technician in Durango

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SGM is seeking a Survey CAD Technician for our Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Durango, Meeker, or Gunnison, CO office. This position is primarily in-person and based at one of our office locations.  Regular in-office attendance is required and is not considered a remote role. Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado and want to be part of a high-performing team that will help forward SGM’s mission to make its clients successful by delivering innovative, practical solutions.  

SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer-paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.

• Pay is based on experience & qualifications:

          Survey Technician II (2 -5 yrs.): $31.70 - $39.75/hr.

          Survey Technician III (4 - 10 yrs): $39.75 - $45.40/hr.

Job Duties:

• Work with Project Managers & Project Surveyors completing a variety of survey drafting tasks to include ISP’s, subdivision plats, Topographic surveys, ALTA, boundary, ROW, and SUE deliverables
• Job Calculation (Reviewing of field crew notes)
• Proficient in combining topographic surfaces – LIDAR and traditional survey surfaces with points and break lines
• Coordinating with Crew Chiefs and Project Managers, as well as other draftsmen
• Be passionate about providing the highest level of customer service in the industry
• Work proactively with coworkers to maximize efficiency and project performance

Qualifications:

• 3 years of prior survey related drafting experience
• Detail-oriented & self-starter
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and use new software
• Track record of steady progression of drafting skills
• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Qualifications:

• 5+ years of drafting experience
• Survey Fieldwork experience
• Strong Math skills
• CAD-related College Degree

As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, , , , , , , , or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice