GIS and CAD Specialist
NUG - Ashland, VA
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GIS Program Development Establish Accumark's GIS framework, standards, and workflows. Manage spatial data: collect, edit, analyze, and maintain project datasets. Integrate field GPS/RTK data, locator sketches, and CAD deliverables into a single GIS environment. Develop web maps, dashboards, and client access portals for project tracking and historical data. Link GIS with proposals, project closeout assessments, and productivity analysis (cost vs. estimates). Incorporate ASCE 38-22 data and test hole information with photos, attributes, and reports. Coordinate with clients and utility owners to exchange GIS datasets and records. CAD Production Import and process raw survey data from GPS, total stations, and utility locators. Draft and update 2D utility basemaps in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and MicroStation (ORD). Integrate LiDAR scans from manholes and overhead wires into deliverables. Apply ASCE 38-22 standards to utility mapping, designating, and test hole reporting. Perform QA/QC checks on CAD deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency. Support field crews by resolving data gaps and clarifications. Assist in developing CAD standards, templates, and libraries to ensure efficiency across offices. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with survey managers, project engineers, and SUE technicians. Train staff in GIS use, workflows, and integration with CAD deliverables. Provide feedback and guidance to junior CAD/Survey Technicians. Requirements Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related field; equivalent work experience considered. 3-7 years of combined experience in GIS and CAD production (utility mapping/SUE experience strongly preferred). Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro/Online (or QGIS) and AutoCAD Civil 3D / Carlson Survey; MicroStation (V8i/ORD) a plus. Strong understanding of survey data workflows, coordinate geometry, and geodatabases. Experience with GPS/GNSS data integration and metadata management. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to communicate GIS concepts to non-GIS staff and clients. Preferred Qualifications Experience building or managing a GIS program. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or other cloud-hosted data environments. Knowledge of VDOT, municipal CAD, and GIS standards. Scripting/automation experience (Python, ModelBuilder, FME). Prior leadership or mentoring responsibilities. Advancement Opportunities This hybrid role is designed as the foundation of Accumark's GIS program, with growth potential into GIS Manager or CAD/GIS Program Coordinator based on performance and organizational needs.
Created: 2026-03-10