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Sgm Inc

Survey CAD Technician

Pay: $31.70–$45.40/hr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: 2 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.

$49,474 / year median in Colorado

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

SGM is seeking a Survey CAD Technician for our Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Durango, Meeker, or Gunnison, CO office. Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado and want to be part of a high-performing team that will help forward SGM's mission to make its clients successful by delivering innovative, practical solutions. SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer-paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now. Pay is based on experience & qualifications: Survey Technician II (2

5 yrs.): $31.70
$39.75/hr. Survey Technician III (4
10 yrs): $39.75
$45.

40/hr.

Job Duties:

Work with Project Managers & Project Surveyors completing a variety of survey drafting tasks to include ISP's, subdivision plats, Topographic surveys, ALTA, boundary, ROW, and SUE deliverables Job Calculation (Reviewing of field crew notes) Proficient in combining topographic surfaces

LIDAR and traditional survey surfaces with points and break lines Coordinating with Crew Chiefs and Project Managers, as well as other draftsmen Be passionate about providing the highest level of customer service in the industry Work proactively with coworkers to maximize efficiency and project performance

Qualifications:

3 years of prior survey related drafting experience Detail-oriented & self-starter Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and use new software Track record of steady progression of drafting skills Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a G.E.D.

Certificate Valid Driver's License Additional Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of drafting experience Survey Fieldwork experience preferred Strong Math skills CAD-related College Degree As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice