Survey Technician

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC. In this role, you'll leverage your surveying experience to support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, providing technical expertise, producing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Apply a thorough understanding of field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare accurate survey plans and documents
• Use Land Development software to process field data, generate digital terrain models and contours, and produce high-quality mapping deliverables
• Conduct boundary research and prepare written boundary descriptions with precision and clarity
• Perform and verify survey computations, traversing, layout work, and map interpretation
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation to support project accuracy

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years of related survey experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software required; MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, TBC, Carlson, or Civil3D experience preferred
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of the surveying industry, including field survey operations, survey equipment, and data collection processes
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions, including navigating rough or uneven terrain as needed
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to travel short-term preferred
• LSIT or PLS preferred

Benefits

• Apply your expertise to projects that support critical infrastructure and strengthen the communities we serve
• Collaborate with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers on complex, impactful projects
• Expand your technical expertise through exposure to a diverse range of survey projects, technologies, and field conditions

Pay

Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.