About the Role
CobbFendley is seeking an experienced SUE Technician in our Austin office to support Project Managers, Project Engineers and Designers with technical design tasks for various projects.
Responsibilities
- Utilize engineering and drafting software to complete assignments, such as generating plan and profile drawings to include cross-sections, underground utilities, etc. from survey files and/or record drawings.
- Complete redline markups and accurately incorporates review comments with minimal supervision.
- Prepare intermediate manual or computer-aided design drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, plus required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
- Interpret survey notes, utility records, and civil plans to create accurate base drawings.
- Perform standard calculations, including elevations, grades, utility dimensions, and material quantities.
- Support collection of field data or utility record information when required.
- Apply and follow QA/QC procedures consistently.
- Identify potential errors or inconsistencies and correct them proactively.
- Maintain compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
- Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline and other disciplines.
- Serve as a resource to the design staff on matters concerning drafting practices and procedures.
- Develop skills in interpreting survey data, utility records, and engineering plans.
- Work with internal clients daily, problem solve minor issues and escalate concerns when needed.
- Apply the client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures and/or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts.
- Provide CAD support for Subsurface Utility Engineering projects, as workload dictates.
- Create plans and profile drawings for utility facilities such as electric, gas, telecommunications systems, sewer, or water.
- Perform data entry, update, and maintenance functions for a Geographic Information System (GIS) database is desirable.
- Work with rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Client or Project Manager for use in the development of final construction drawings.
- Must be able to understand and work directly with survey notes and utility record drawings.
- Must be able to plot plan & profile drawings to include cross-sections, spot elevations, buildings, walls, fences, roadways, rights-of-way, underground utilities, tunnels, overhead power lines, and other structures noted in the survey notes or on the utility record drawings.
- May include collecting field or other utility record data required for completion of construction drawings when necessary.
- Calculate or determine project utility dimensioning, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes, and quantities of materials.
Requirements
- An understanding of civil engineering and utility symbols and terminology with respect to preparation of plan & profile drawings for utility systems located within public rights-of-way.
- A functional knowledge of MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable software to the field is required.
- Interpret both utility records and civil engineering plans and profiles; preparing base drawings from survey data and notes; and be willing to learn new ways to input 2D and 3D utility data into exhibits.
- All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records).
- CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings.
- Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendley’s drug-testing requirements for initial hiring, all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law.
- A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law.
- CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing, other pre-employment screenings, and workplace policies and procedures.
- Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
- CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas.
- Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of CobbFendley to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the Company.
- The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.
- If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department at 713.462.3242 or HR@cobbfendley.com.
Skills
- Engineering and drafting software
- CAD
- MicroStation
- InRoads
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- GIS database management
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hand and power tools
- Driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers
- Operating watercraft
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Profit-sharing Contributions
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Programs
- Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks for maternity, 2 weeks for paternity/adoption)
- Winter Holiday (December 25 - January 1)
About the Company
- Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities.
- Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication.
- We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.
- At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource.
- We Collaborate with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
- We Commit to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
- We Build Communities by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
