Survey Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate all conventional and GPS surveying equipment.
• Serve as Field-Lead and demonstrate responsible charge for all types of Field Surveys with minimal oversight.
• Organize and coordinate the work of field staff on select projects.
• Mentor, supervise and manage field duties of junior field staff.
• Participate in the project meetings with clients, and represent the firm on site.
• Maintain familiarity with currently accepted standards and methods of survey.
• Cook up and perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Attend jobsite specific safety training provided at client site.
• Read & understand plans and specifications.
• Reduce and adjust field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings.
• May reduce & extract LiDAR data.
• Prepare plans and maps for various types of surveys in AutoCAD with supervision.
• Analyze and compute boundary records in support of Licensed staff.
• Provide accurate computation for layout on select projects under direction of Licensed staff.
• Provide assistance to Licensed staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
• Aid in the preparation of project/task work plans.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience.
• OSHA 10 hours of safety certification required, HAZWOP 24 or 40 hours and Roadway Worker helpful. NPS certification desired.
• CST preferred.
• Proficient various data techniques and coding systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and/or Bentley Microstation and related software to prepare basic plans and computations.
• Advanced knowledge of operation for various surveying instruments, techniques, and computations.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the application of remote sensing techniques, including Terrestrial and Mobile LiDAR & Photogrammetry is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of angular and linear measurement systems.
• Valid drivers’ license required and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

  What We Offer

  • Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid pregnancy disability leave.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • A company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
  • Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
  • Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
  • A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
  • Supports a work life balance through a generous compensation package.
  • Reimbursement for education.
  • A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
  • Mentorship program.
  • Wellness program.
  • Women’s Organization.
  • Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

    Benefits

    • Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Paid pregnancy disability leave.
    • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
    • Life insurance.
    • A company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
    • Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
    • Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
    • A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
    • Supports a work life balance through a generous compensation package.
    • Reimbursement for education.
    • A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
    • Mentorship program.
    • Wellness program.
    • Women’s Organization.
    • Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.