Construction Surveyor/CAD Technician

With a focus on safety, and fostering a "one team spirit", we are looking to add dynamic and experienced Construction Surveyor/CAD Technician to our team. Apply now - Start tomorrow!

At Wilco Contractors Northwest, we build more than infrastructure—we build communities and strong teams. Located out of our Head Office in Northwest Edmonton, we are a leading civil construction contractor specializing in earthworks, underground utilities, and site development. Our work helps shape the roads, neighbourhoods, and infrastructure that our community relies on. We are proud of our reputation for safety, quality, and a hardworking team culture where people support each other and take pride in their work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary, construction, quantity and as-built surveys
• Accurate survey notes and sketches 
• Precise installation of stake lines and survey control 
• Complete field survey requests, measurements, setup and configuring survey instruments including grade control machines 
• Perform topographic surveys to document construction progress 
• Experience with Trimble considered an asset
• Experience with drones considered an asset 
• Prepare detailed drawings, site plans, and layouts using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or related software
• Creation of macros for automating processes and procedures
• Organize and manage digital files, drawings, and survey data
• Coordinate with project managers, project coordinators, and construction teams to ensure drawings reflect current field conditions

• Minimum 5 years experience in construction survey setting
• Skills to carry out Construction grading, layout and topographical using GPS equipment, levels and TPS
• Familiar with surveying principles and theory, field methods, practices, concepts, procedures and safety practices
• Experience setting up, operating and maintaining robotic total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Propellor programs
• Must be able to perform all survey layout calculations
• Ability to create TIN files
• Must be able to work overtime and Saturdays (during construction season)
• Must have a valid Alberta Driver's License
• Standard First Aid (training provided)
• Must be highly organized and motivated to lead a survey crew and work within a Team frame-work
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and show initiative

• Competitive wages with overtime pay.
• Reliable hours and job stability.
• Incredible work environment and team atmosphere.
• Training & Development. Interested a in course? Tell us about it we would love to know!
• Corporate Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Company PPE