CAD Technician

Job Description

Welcome to Alta Southwest! Alta Southwest is a leader and client full-service Engineering, Surveying, and Material 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 company is 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 CAD Technicians to join our team in our Tucson 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:

Under supervision, convert all applicable information into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy, neatness and speed.

Perform horizontal computations for boundary surveys and analyses of field location and record information to determine property lines.

Prepare final as-built plans from survey crew field notes and field measurements of project improvements.

Compute horizontal and vertical positions of proposed improvements such as buildings, streets, curbs, etc. from approved plans for construction stake-out.

Check documents to be recorded for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for review.

Work with other in-house disciplines for project coordination.

Experience to include a thorough knowledge of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures, and as-built requirements in Arizona.

Candidates must have the ability to perform a variety of complex computations for traverse, record plats, boundary surveys, construction stake-outs, 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS-Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, plane, and solid geometry. Also, the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education or Formal Training:

High School Diploma or GED

CST or LSIT preferred

Minimum of 5 years survey and/or CAD experience in the land development/land survey industry.

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.