TerraFirma
Senior Geospatial & CAD Lead
Robot Ranch (Austin, TX) · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 24, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; no stated alternatives.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, or a related field (preferred).
About the job
Leads TerraFirma’s geospatial, CAD, and survey function, producing and quality-checking construction-ready models, quantity takeoffs, and as-builts for earthwork projects and its autonomous fleet.
What you'll do
- Lead geospatial, CAD, and survey work from bid-stage takeoff through machine-control modeling, progress surveys, and final as-builts; establish site control and accuracy standards.
- Build and quality-check design surfaces, corridor models, machine-control files, takeoffs, and drone or LiDAR survey outputs; support field operations with grade checks, stakeout, and model revisions.
- Define geospatial workflows and data pipelines with the robotics software team, establish standard procedures, and hire, train, and manage technicians.
What they ask for
- 7+ years in CAD, survey, or geospatial work on earthwork, heavy civil, or site development projects.
- Proven experience building 3D grading and excavation models and machine-control files, and troubleshooting them in the field.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and at least one machine-control or takeoff platform.
- Hands-on experience with GNSS rovers or robotic total stations and with drone or LiDAR data processing; experience leading or mentoring technicians.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, or a related field; Texas RPLS, SIT, Certified Survey Technician, or Part 107 remote pilot certificate.
- GIS proficiency, Python scripting, point-cloud or photogrammetry tools, or experience with software or robotics teams.
Tools
Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, AGTEK, Topcon Magnet, Carlson, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, PostGIS
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