Senior Survey Technician

About OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors is a Community Advancement firm with a mission of Advancing Communities. Our diverse team of 800+ professionals works collaboratively across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering in multiple states. We focus on people‑first, people‑focused problem solving, design, and ideas to create places that help solve problems and drive communities forward.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Leadership: Collaborate with Professional Surveyors to develop project plans (scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, timelines); communicate requirements to survey crews; manage resources; lead, train, coach, and mentor crew members; assign work and review calculations, field notes, and performance; share updates and observations with project teams and leadership.
• Survey Operations: Perform and oversee topographic, boundary, construction, as‑built, profile, cross‑section, and construction layout surveys; calculate parcel, lot, easement, and right‑of‑way locations using tax and title information; prepare easement and right‑of‑way descriptions and drawings; process and review field data for accuracy; maintain accurate documentation; provide technical expertise on surveying methods, procedures, and construction‑related issues.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Promote a safe work environment by following company and site‑specific health and safety requirements, including appropriate PPE and certifications; ensure compliance with state and local surveying regulations and company QA/QC standards; verify accuracy and quality of completed work.
• Field Work & Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and leadership throughout all project phases; perform field work and physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lb., clearing lines, setting monuments, pounding stakes, locating underground utilities; work in both field and office environments as needed.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience with land surveying, including all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• Experience with Carlson, Civil3D, and MicroStation ORD (preferred).
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, especially trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Physical ability to work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions, including driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company profit sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & certification expense reimbursement
• Volunteer service leave
• 100% employer‑paid life insurance
• Short & long‑term disability options
• Career advancement & enrichment programs (Voluntary Wellness Program, OHM Grad School, OHM University)