Technician, SUE

Overview

Cobb Fendley has provided engineering and surveying solutions since 1980, focusing on multi-discipline approaches, client communication, and delivering exceptional service. The firm seeks talented professionals to join and contribute to its mission.

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Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced SUE Technician in our Austin office.

• Plan Production — Work independently to support Project Managers, Project Engineers and Designers with technical design tasks; use engineering and drafting software to generate plan and profile drawings, cross-sections, and underground utilities from survey files and/or record drawings; complete redline markups and incorporate review comments with minimal supervision; prepare intermediate drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, and required documents for construction and maintenance projects;
  
  interpret survey notes, utility records, and civil plans to create accurate base drawings; perform standard calculations (elevations, grades, utility dimensions, material quantities); support collection of field data or utility record information as needed.
• Compliance + Quality — Apply and follow QA/QC procedures; identify and correct potential errors or inconsistencies; maintain compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
• Communication + Collaboration — Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, mentors, and internal staff to complete assignments; serve as a resource on drafting practices and procedures.
• Training, Learning + Advancement — Develop skills in interpreting survey data, utility records, and engineering plans.
• Client + Internal Satisfaction — Work with internal clients daily, problem-solve and escalate as needed; apply client standards, guidelines, specifications, and industry practices in layouts.
• Technical — Provide CAD support for Subsurface Utility Engineering projects; understand civil engineering and utility symbols for plan & profile drawings in public rights-of-way; demonstrate functional knowledge of Micro Station, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software; interpret utility records and civil plans to prepare base drawings; create plans and profile drawings for utilities; perform data entry and maintenance for GIS databases;
  
  work with rough sketches and engineering data to develop final construction drawings; understand and work with survey notes and utility record drawings; plot plan & profile drawings including cross-sections and related features; collect field or utility data as needed; calculate project utility dimensions, grades, elevations, sizes, and material quantities.

• We Collaborate — Professional attitude with strong communication.
• We Commit — Maintain safe and inclusive work environment with accountability.
• We Build Communities — Fulfill responsibilities with integrity aligned to industry standards.

This section describes the environment and expectations for the role, including physical/cognitive requirements and work conditions.

• Work environment — Office-based with occasional client visits and outdoor observations.
• Seated/Standing — Extended periods of sitting and standing at a workstation.
• Mobility — Movement within office and job sites, including uneven surfaces.
• Neck / Vision — Head movement while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion — Keyboard and mouse use.
• Arm Movement — Handling objects at various heights and positions.
• Data & Cognitive Skills — Attention, comprehension, reasoning, numerical ability, and communication skills.
• Safety & Equipment — Regular PPE use and tool handling; driving as needed.
• Outdoor Conditions — Walking on uneven surfaces, exposure to weather, noise, and allergens; wildlife hazards possible.

• Full-time, generally 40 hours per week; overtime may be required.
• Office hours:
  Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM CST; lunch break ~1 hour; hours may vary by project workload.