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We are currently searching for an experienced Survey CAD Technician to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi.

What you’ll be doing:

Assist with field surveying activities, including operating and maintaining conventional and electronic survey equipment
Conduct land surveys by measuring locations, boundaries, dimensions, points, lines, grades, angles, and distances for mapping, construction staking, and control establishment
Coordinate with survey field crews and prepare field packets and work orders for project execution
Process and quality-check field data, importing results into CAD environments
Prepare survey deliverables using MicroStation and Autodesk Civil 3D, including topographic surveys, ROW mapping, digital terrain models, boundary surveys, parcel plats, and control surveys
Perform records and title research, including abstracting and deed sketches
Assist in preparing metes and bounds descriptions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)

What you need to have:

High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ year of surveying and/or CADD experience
Familiarity with DOT survey standards
Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and MicroStation
Willingness to travel overnight and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work extended hours and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy loads
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Geography, Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field
Experience with GIS
Experience with aerial mapping and/or LiDAR
Experience with terrestrial scanning
Ability to obtain Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) certification and pursue professional licensure
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical, Dental, & Vision
401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Student Debt Retirement Match
Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

Mississippi

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