What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUE CAD Technician position at Horrocks?
Department: Transportation
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.
We are actively seeking a highly technical, self-driven SUE CAD Technician with 2 years of experience to join our growing team. If you are an innovative, self-motivated team player who wants to help shape the communities you live and work in, we encourage you to apply today.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) CAD Technician with strong experience in OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D, along with hands-on exposure to underground utilities. This role will support SUE investigations, utility coordination, and civil design projects, working closely with field crews, surveyors, and project managers.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Process utility field data
- Create and update utility drawings using processed field data
- Prepare digital test hole reports and inventory sheets
- Work with survey files and field-collected data
- Support the SUE project team, including records research
- Assist with creating and editing CAD drawings related to subsurface utilities and pothole investigations
- Utilize client-provided CAD files as base drawings while maintaining file integrity and standards
- Import, organize, and manage external CAD files and survey data
- Apply company and client drafting standards
- Update drawings based on plans, field sketches, utility markouts, and client feedback
- Maintain organized project folders and clean CAD file structures
- Communicate with project staff to clarify scope, base files, and permitting requirements
- Coordinate with field crews, surveyors, and project managers
- Perform QA/QC reviews of CAD deliverables and test hole deliverables
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of in-office CAD experience
- Experience working in fast-paced environments and willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet project schedules
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Experience with MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Ability to read and understand roadway plans, construction plans, utility as-builts, and utility record drawings
- Basic knowledge of utility types
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Ability to work within existing CAD files provided by clients or consultants
- General understanding of drawing scale, layouts, and plotting
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn survey interpretation and utility mapping concepts
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask questions when requirements are unclear
- Knowledge of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38)
- Familiarity with MicroStation environments
- Ability to perform limited field verification when needed
- Experience working with underground utilities such as water, sewer, storm, gas, electric, or telecommunications
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status