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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Survey CAD Technician

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in survey drafting, civil drafting, or related CAD environments is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
  • Working knowledge of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and construction layout practices is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret survey field notes, engineering plans, and construction drawings is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
  • Process field survey data, including GPS, total station, and drone-collected information, to develop accurate survey deliverables.
  • Create existing and proposed surface models, grading plans, alignments, profiles, and cross-sections.
  • Develop topographic maps, boundary exhibits, easement exhibits, and construction layout drawings.
  • Coordinate with survey crews, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
  • Maintain drawing standards, file organization, and document control procedures.
  • Perform quality checks on survey data and CAD deliverables prior to issuance.
  • Support project teams with quantity calculations, earthwork analysis, and construction support documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate degree in Drafting, Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience processing survey data from GPS, total station, and other survey equipment is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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