Survey CAD Technician

Furtado & Associates, Inc. (F&A) is a leading consulting engineering, land surveying and construction management firm in Seattle, WA. We are a small, privately held firm that works on transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound area, including Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail Extensions and numerous projects for WSDOT and SDOT. Our busy office currently has an opportunity for a professional and experienced individual to fill the role of Survey CAD Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join an established and dynamic organization that is experiencing significant growth.

Job Responsibilities

In this position, you will be part of the Right of Way team. You will work and collaborate daily with the designated Project Surveyor, fellow Survey CAD Technicians, and Civil Engineers on various ongoing projects. This position reports directly to the Senior Civil Engineer and ultimately the Furtado Survey Manager.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Interpret survey field-notes and sketches to incorporate field survey data to create and update Right-of-Way, Record of Surveys, ALTA, and topographic drawings and DTMs using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Reduction of as-built measurements and simple calculations will be performed and included into drawings or supporting documents
• May be asked to perform field visits, which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Interact and collaborate with office staff regarding project particulars and field related topics
• Maintain records of CAD deliverables and supporting files at key project milestones
• Modify drawings based on designer’s “redline” markups
• Produce isometric drawings, perspective drawings, details, overlays, base drawings, maps, and illustrations
• Manage AutoCAD or MicroStation drawings, including plan sets, XREFs, layers, title blocks, blocks, and viewport creation
• Set up and prepare drawings, exhibits, and engineering plans using various CAD standards
• Troubleshoot, research, and problem solve CAD file and software issues
• Manage shifting priorities and communicate with project managers, designers, and other CAD Technicians
• Use other digital formats (i.e. Bluebeam, GIS, Adobe Photoshop) to create graphics and CAD drawings

Qualifications & Requirements

• An associate degree or completion of a technical trade school in Engineering, Land Survey, CAD, or related field is desired, but not required
• 2+ years of related and linear CAD work experience
• Fundamental knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Land Surveying is essential
• Self-motivated, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be able to complete assignments quickly and in timely fashion
• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D and/or Bentley Microstation
• A clean driving record and a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to acquire one prior to employment

Benefits and Compensation

We are a small business offering big business benefits, including competitive compensation (depending on experience) with medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) (with company contributions), and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

EEO Commitment

Furtado & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.