Survey CAD Designer - Microstation/OpenRoads

$64,000 - $94,000/Yr

Farnsworth Group - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Survey CAD Designer - MicroStation/OpenRoads at Farnsworth Group is responsible for creating detailed survey drawings and documents for transportation and infrastructure projects. This role involves processing field survey data, researching boundary information, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of survey deliverables. The position requires collaboration with a team of engineers and surveyors to contribute to the success of various projects while maintaining a commitment to work-life balance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Process field survey data and field notes to create topographic survey drawings and contour maps.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or Bentley ORD (OpenRoads) required.
• Attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy are essential.
• 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

• Knowledge of coordinate geometry and coordinate systems.
• Familiarity with CDOT survey standards and TMOSS.
• Field survey experience in topographic, construction layout, and boundary surveys.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave