SENIOR TECHNICIAN (LAND SURVEY)

About the role

The Senior Technician (Land Survey) performs advanced field and office surveying tasks in support of a wide variety of land development and infrastructure projects. This role requires a strong technical foundation, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Field Surveying - Perform complex field surveys using GNSS, total stations, laser scanners, and UAS technologies
• Conduct boundary and right-of-way surveys
• Perform topographic, route, and bathymetric surveys
• Set and recover survey control and monuments
• Safely operate and maintain field equipment and company vehicles
• Office & Technical Work - Research and interpret property records including deeds, plats, easements, and other legal documents
• Prepare and plot survey data, record information, and maps using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Aid in the preparation of legal descriptions under the direction of the professional in responsible charge
• Draft accurate and complete survey deliverables such as drawings, base maps, reports, and exhibits
• Perform and verify survey calculations and mathematical computations
• Organize and maintain project files and documentation
• Team & Professional Responsibilities - Assist with training and mentoring junior technicians as needed
• Communicate effectively with project managers and team members
• Adapt to evolving technologies, software, and survey methodologies
• Work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Required - Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years of land surveying experience
• Strong working knowledge of field and office survey practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe or Bluebeam
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks efficiently
• Preferred - Associate degree in Engineering, Land Surveying, or Engineering Technology
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• ESRI ArcGIS suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcOnline, ArcTools)
• Trimble Business Center, GPS Pathfinder, RealWorks, SketchUp
• FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, 3DR Site Scan, or similar software
• Certifications (Preferred) - NSPS Certified Survey Technician (Level II or higher), OSHA 10-hour or higher

Benefits

This is a full-time position located at one of our NJ Offices (Flanders, Wall, or Hackensack, NJ). The work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. SCE offers excellent compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays for this position.