Entry-Level Survey CADD Operator

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level  

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.   

Step into Your New Role 

As an Entry-Level Survey CADD Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks associated with land surveying in our Richmond, VA office.

Responsibilities:

• Work on land surveying projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Process field data and prepare topographic survey drawings.
• Prepare utility basemap drawings.
• Prepare various site plans and utility plans.
• Investigate permit requirements and prepare permit drawings and applications.
• Prepare construction layout drawings.
• Prepare boundary survey and easement drawings under the supervision of a Professional Surveyor.
• Prepare as-built drawings from field notes and survey data.
• Provide office and technical support to field surveying personnel.
• Follow project schedules and internal budgets.
• Follow internal and/or client procedures and standards.

Position Requirements: 

• Associate or Technical Degree in CAD, Survey, Construction, or Engineering related fields preferred.
• Technical knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• 0-3 years’ experience in Survey or Civil related CAD drafting preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.