Survey Technician - Water Main Systems

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Job Description

Role Description:

The Survey Technician is responsible for verification and correction of prepared basemap for CDWM Water Main and Lead Service Replacement Programs under the supervision of the PMO Survey Manager and PMO Water Main Design Manager.

Role Responsibilities:

• Process utility Information Retrieval (IR) requests from CDOT Office of Underground Coordination (OUC) for CDWM Water Main (WM) Replacement Program
• Review and correction of all OUC utilities in provided topographic survey basemap using Microstation V8i according to CDWM Utility and CADD standards manual.
• Can be responsible for preparing basic GIS maps for IR process using ArcMap.
• Can be responsible for preparing 80 Acre sheets for WM projects using ArcMap.
• Able to coordinate and provide technical recommendations to the topographic survey consultants
• Coordinate basemap revision process with Water Main Design and CADD team
• Support with management of Topographic Survey Consulting Firms for DWM Water Main Replacement Program
• Willingness to learn quickly and be detail oriented
• Ability to organize work and maintain a high level of productivity
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills both in written and verbal
• Track status for projects in P6 software and other tracking software.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• HS + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CADD, Planning, Engineering or other science-related field.
• Three (3) + Years experience in CADD/Civil/Water Resources/Planning disciplines.
• Survey and/or Engineering experience with utility infrastructure work.
• Experience using MicroStation, CADD MicroStation 3D and AutoCAD software.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 
• Relocation is not offered for this opportunity.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.

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