About the Role: Sinclair Land Surveying, Inc. is seeking professional candidates to join our growing team in Austin, TX! Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, self-starting, and goal-oriented. Candidates must also have a strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practices. If you are looking for a career with growth opportunities, this job might be for you. We'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Be punctual and reliable
Prepare CAD drawings - create, edit, and maintain CAD drawings, legal descriptions, documents, and spreadsheets
Draft site plans, forms, and final surveys using AutoCAD software
Review and quality-check completed drawings for accuracy and consistency
Interpret field notes, sketches, and survey data to produce precise drawings
Maintain and organize CAD files and prioritize work
Verify, compile, process, and prepare data into an electronic drawing format as specified by the Project Manager
Follow company drafting standards and operating procedures
Determine builder/production specifications to ensure that specifications are followed
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas
Survey data to determine positions and elevations of topographic features.
Gather information - Observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all sources
Support field survey crews as needed with data entry and documentation
Review field data to ensure that survey data and results are presented in compliance with requirements
Revise existing drawings, making all necessary adjustments and corrections
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy
Ensure productivity objectives set by Project Managers for drawings are achieved.
Perform quality control checks of drawings prepared by other technicians
Import/Export field data
Perform other duties as assigned
Working conditions:
• Work in an office environment at a computer
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to concentrate and adapt to changing priorities regularly
Requirements:
Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D or land surveying software is a plus
Valid Identification card or Texas driver's license and Clean Driving Record
Ability to read and interpret survey field notes, legal descriptions, and plat maps
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate drawings
Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Maintain outstanding work attendance
Ability to multitask
Fieldwork for the first 90 days
Overtime as needed
Skills:
• Working knowledge of land survey data collection processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of general drafting standards and all aspects of the field survey process
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively
• Clear communication, strong listening skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability as a leader and team member
• Excellent time management with focus on meeting deadlines
• Experience in boundary and topographic surveys is a plus