What are the responsibilities and job description for the AutoCAD/Mapping?Geospatial Engineer position at Blackwood Solutions?
Blackwood Solutions is the nation’s leading recycler and distributor of industrial wood and steel utility poles. We proudly serve electric utilities and industrial partners across the U.S., delivering reliability, innovation, and quality. Our continued growth offers a stable, long-term career opportunity.
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Geospatial Engineer and play a critical role in supporting efficient material inventory layout and new site build planning through AutoCAD-based mapping. This position involves travel to new build and operational sites to assess real-world conditions, take accurate measurements, and translate site-specific information into scalable, efficient site maps in AutoCAD Maps 3D or Civil 3D. Primarily, site plans pertain to utility pole storage Blackwood is seeking a proactive and technically adept individual to serve as the critical link in consistently generating deployable site build drawing packets. This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and logistical thinking to ensure our products meet both engineering standards and customer needs.
Responsibilities
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Geospatial Engineer and play a critical role in supporting efficient material inventory layout and new site build planning through AutoCAD-based mapping. This position involves travel to new build and operational sites to assess real-world conditions, take accurate measurements, and translate site-specific information into scalable, efficient site maps in AutoCAD Maps 3D or Civil 3D. Primarily, site plans pertain to utility pole storage Blackwood is seeking a proactive and technically adept individual to serve as the critical link in consistently generating deployable site build drawing packets. This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and logistical thinking to ensure our products meet both engineering standards and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Travel to active and proposed sites to gather landscape data and dimensional measurements for yard layout planning.
- Create and maintain accurate, to-scale site maps using AutoCAD software, ensuring efficient inventory flow and accessibility.
- Coordinate frequently with the Sales Engineer to understand customer-specific requirements and provide feedback on operational feasibility.
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to align site designs with product standards and material capabilities.
- Stay current with industry technologies to enhance map-building efficiency and accuracy.
- Understand and incorporate driver logistics and material flow into site layouts to maximize site functionality.
- Interpret and apply technical data, documentation, and standards related to Blackwood products, site builds, and inventory.
- Engage regularly with the sales engineer to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Maintain accuracy in all technical and sales documentation provided to internal teams and clients.
- Proficient in AutoCAD software with a strong understanding of scale and spatial layout.
- Office 365 familiarity
- Commercial drone pilot license, or willingness to obtain one.
- Ability to use A.I. tools, to improve task efficiency and build out self-check capabilities to maintain minimal rework.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Strong research orientation with the ability to stay up-to-date on emerging technologies relevant to mapping and operations.
- Ability to travel frequently to job sites.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed.
- Highly organized with a logistics-oriented mindset.
- Problem-solving attitude with a balance of customer focus and technical practicality.