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Form of workSurvey Drafter
Position Purpose:
The Survey Drafter is responsible for working with Surveyors to develop 2D and 3D drawings as well as other documents (including but not limited to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson) for client projects.
Essential Functions:
- Create drawings for survey related projects
- Obtain and assemble data to complete survey drawings
- Draw topographical maps
- Prepare easement drawings and legal descriptions
- Draw land title surveys to meet ALTA/NSPS standard detail requirements
- Convert drawing formats to be compatible with engineering and client requirements
- Read and understand deeds and related legal documents
- Create and store drawings electronically
- Independently research project specific information
- Determine procedures and instructions to be followed according to survey specifications
- Observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
- Operate computer-aided drafting equipment to produce working drawings
Required Traits & Characteristics:
- Good communication and writing skills
- Highly motivated and team oriented
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
- Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports directly to Survey Project Manager
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proficient in Civil 3D, Carlson drafting and detailing
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Associates Degree
- Prior experience in survey drafting
Travel:
- Position based in Kalamazoo or Benton Harbor
- Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings will be required
About Wightman
Let’s face it: no matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and do it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.
Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, GIS, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more.
We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman
