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CAD Designer / Drafter
Waterford, CT
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Overview We're hiring a GPS/CAD Technician to collect field survey data and turn it into accurate, deliverable-ready drawings. This is primarily a GPS/LiDAR data collection and CAD drafting position, and you'll spend your time gathering coordinates in the field with GPS/GNSS and LiDAR equipment and drafting deliverables in Trimble Business Center. GPR and utility locating work is a secondary skill you'll pick up over time to help fill out your hours when GPS/CAD work is lighter. No prior GPR experience required. Responsibilities
Operate
GPS/GNSS
equipment in the field to capture location data on paint-marked utility findings
Perform LiDAR scanning in the field and process/register point cloud data
Import, process, and clean GPS and LiDAR field data in Trimble Business Center
Draft accurate CAD deliverables from field-collected data for client submission
Travel regionally (New England/NY) for field work, including occasional overnight trips
Coordinate with field crews and office staff to ensure data accuracy and turnaround
Learn GPR and utility locating fundamentals over time to support the broader field team as needed Experience
Experience with CAD software (Trimble Business Center experience is a strong plus, but general CAD/AutoCAD/Civil 3D background is fine)
Comfort with or willingness to learn
GPS/GNSS
field equipment
Willingness to learn LiDAR scanning and point cloud processing; no prior experience needed, we'll train you
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays
Detail-oriented; accuracy in field data and drafting directly affects our clients' construction decisions
Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively with the office team This role offers an engaging environment where your technical expertise directly impacts infrastructure development projects while providing opportunities for growth within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in protecting those who break ground in any way, shape, or form!
Pay:
$22.00
$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0
45.
0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan