Survey Office Technician – Construction Staking

About the role

This is an opportunity for an experienced survey professional to take ownership of construction staking projects, lead from the front, and play a key role in delivering high-quality work in the field and the office. As a Survey Office Technician, you’ll work with cutting-edge survey technology, collaborate closely with project teams and contractors, and help mentor and develop survey staff while keeping projects moving safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support construction staking, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys, ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency in both field and office work.
• Prepare construction staking data and alignments for field crews using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Import, process, and export survey data collected from or for use in GPS, conventional, and scanning technologies.
• Perform quality control checks on survey data collected utilizing conventional, GPS, and scanning technologies, in addition to construction staking deliverables.
• Coordinate survey crew scheduling, equipment tracking, and day-to-day field operations.
• Train and mentor survey crew chiefs and staff in survey methods, equipment use, safety, and AKS standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a construction staking crew chief.
• Strong working knowledge of land surveying principles, survey control, construction surveying, and map preparation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and comfortable working in Trimble Business Center.
• Hands-on experience with modern survey equipment, including Trimble total stations, GNSS receivers, scanners, and data collectors.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or a related field (nice to have).
• Land Survey Intern (LSI) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification (nice to have).
• Experience with Faro scanners and Faro Scene software (nice to have).
• Experience with Trimble Access, SX10/SX12 scanners, and Dini levels (nice to have).
• Interest in researching and implementing new survey technologies (nice to have).

Benefits

• Meaningful growth opportunities with hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development.
• Collaborative team environment with diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to quality.
• Generous PTO and a supportive work-life balance environment.
• Health coverage, 401(k) match, and paid holidays.
• Weekly team lunches.
• Investment in team-building experiences and community engagement.

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