Survey CAD Designer - MicroStation/OpenRoads

$64,000 - $94,000/Yr

Farnsworth Group - Durango, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Durango, CO

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Survey CAD Designer specializing in MicroStation/OpenRoads to join their Colorado offices. This role involves working on surveys for transportation and infrastructure projects, including the preparation of various survey documents such as Right-of-Way Plans and Ownership Maps. The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality in delivering survey solutions for clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Process field survey data and field notes to create topographic survey drawings and contour maps for design purposes.
• Research boundary information using survey records from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Create boundary drawings utilizing metes and bounds descriptions, deeds, survey plats, and DOT plans.
• Generate legible, precise, and accurate detailed drawings and produce large Right-of-Way plan sets following CDOT standards.
• Draft legal descriptions and easement drawings with guidance from the PLS in responsible charge.
• Develop subsurface utility investigation drawings based on survey data and utility maps and drawings.
• Conduct peer reviews of survey documents to ensure quality control.
• Perform routine technical duties and contribute to the development of projects and deliverables.
• Develop solutions to survey issues in collaboration with the PLS in responsible charge.
• Ensure that work projects are completed accurately to contribute to the firm's success.
• Update and correct survey documents as needed.

Requirements

• Associate or Technical Degree with a focus on a Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) program preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Land Survey drafting of DOT and Local Agency survey deliverables preferred.
• Attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy are essential.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or Bentley ORD (OpenRoads) required.
• Knowledge of coordinate geometry and coordinate systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with CDOT survey standards and TMOSS preferred.
• Field survey experience in topographic, construction layout, and boundary surveys is beneficial.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.
• Knowledge of coordinate geometry and coordinate systems is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Pet Insurance
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements