Senior CAD Technician

Welcome to Alta Southwest! Alta Southwest is a leader and client full-service Engineering, Surveying, Materials Testing, and Environment consulting company. We have partnered with the most reputable and knowledgeable architects, developers, building contractors, institutions, and government agencies. Alta provides performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning. These projects have primarily been in the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas but have included other locations in the State of Arizona. Alta Southwest is one of the fastest growing premier Engineering companies in the state. We strive to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in! Join us and gain a career through training that promotes additional certifications allowing you to become a skilled worker in the industry.

We are currently looking for Senior CAD Technicians to join our team in our Phoenix location.

General Summary: Assist in the preparation of project deliverables and contract documents in accordance with the company design standards and client requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Use Civil 3D to convert all applicable information into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy.
2. Perform horizontal computations for boundary surveys and analyses of field location and record information to determine property lines.
3. Prepare final as-built plans from survey crew field notes and field measurements of project improvements.
4. Compute horizontal and vertical positions of proposed improvements such as buildings, streets, curbs, etc. from approved plans for construction staking.
5. Research land records, horizontal and control data.
6. Work with other in-house disciplines for project coordination.
7. Experience to include a thorough knowledge of residential and commercial construction staking procedures and calculations and as-built requirements in Arizona is a must.
8. Experience and a thorough knowledge of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys is a plus.
9. Candidates must have the ability to perform a variety of complex computations for traverse, record plats, boundary surveys, construction staking, horizontal/vertical control, etc.

Job Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of Land Survey Techniques, Principles and Standards. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as basic algebra and geometry to perform calculations.

Education or Formal Training:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. CST III or LSIT preferred
3. Minimum of 5 years survey and/or CAD experience in the land surveying and construction staking.
4. Must be proficient with Civil 3D.

Benefits:

As an Alta Southwest employee you will receive the opportunity to enroll in our company sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability) and 401k plan. You will also receive 7 paid company holidays and accrue up to 10 paid days off. We pay for employee earned certifications, which include immediate pay increases. Join us and get a career!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT. It is the policy of Alta Southwest not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.