Civil Machine Control Modeler

About this role

Join a Survey CAD team in Cary, NC as a Civil Machine Control Modeler supporting heavy civil projects across the region. You will build, update, and QC GPS/GNSS machine-control surface models for dozers and excavators, prepare data for the field, and support as-built drafting and UAS photogrammetry when needed. This is a hands-on role for someone who reads plans well, works with site grading and utility models, and keeps project files organized. You’ll coordinate directly with survey project managers and field crews to ensure accurate, timely models are delivered to equipment and data collectors on active industrial, pharmaceutical, and data-center sites.

What you'll do

• • Build, update, and quality control subgrade and finished-grade surface models for GPS/GNSS-controlled dozers and excavators.
• • Interpret civil construction drawings and specifications to create machine-control models for grading and underground utilities.
• • Coordinate with survey project managers and field crews; maintain organized project file structures and model version control.
• • Prepare and distribute model files and data to field data collectors and equipment in a timely manner.
• • Process UAS/photogrammetry data for quantity checks and support survey computations and as-built CAD drafting.
• • Help develop and document department procedures and support their implementation across projects.

What we're looking for

• • Valid state driver’s license and reliable travel to project sites in the Carolinas.
• • General knowledge of site and utility construction surveying practices and field layout.
• • Proficiency with survey CAD and machine-control modeling software and civil CAD drafting tools.
• • Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans, cross-sections, and grading plans.
• • Minimum 2 years experience in civil construction, surveying, drafting, or machine-control model development preferred.
• • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple active project folders and model versions.

Qualifications

• • Associate degree or technical certificate in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• • 2+ years related experience in site civil construction, surveying, drafting, or machine control modeling preferred
• • Proven experience using GNSS machine-control software, civil CAD modeling tools, and survey data processing workflows
• • Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
• • English required; additional language skills a plus

What we offer

• • Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• • 401(k) retirement plan
• • Paid time off and paid holidays
• • Paid training and professional development for CAD/modeling tools
• • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

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