Survey Technician
About the role
Join a Leading Surveying Firm with a Legacy of Excellence Control Point Associates is not your average surveying firm — we are a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional surveying services. With over 30 years of experience in land surveying, we specialize in services like construction stakeouts, boundary surveys, and 3D laser scanning, serving industries such as construction, engineering, and land development. Our team is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced, highly technical Survey Technician to join us in Highland, NY. This role is focused on survey computations, boundary analysis, and technical plan development — not field work or entry-level CAD drafting. If you're a skilled Survey Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Deed and reference map plotting
- Preparation and set-up of survey data for field crews
- Post survey field data analysis and/or conversions as necessary
- Construction layout calculations, as-built surveys, and/or sketches
- Grade sheet preparation
- ALTA/NSPS land title survey preparation
- Topographic analysis
- Preparation of Metes & Bounds descriptions
- Preparation of FEMA Elevation certificate
- Preparation of Subdivision Plans and Lot Consolidation Plans
- Oversee and mentor CAD Drafters – review plans prepared by CAD Drafters for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to company and client standards.
- Assist and work directly with Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers
- Ability to create mapping from field crew data collector files (points), field sketches, digital photographs, and reference maps
- Accountable for plan presentation
- Survey traverse adjustments
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of surveying experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with a strong focus on office-based technical work
- LSIT preferred or equivalent
- Strong math skills
- Proven record of producing clean and accurate plan presentations
- Knowledge of field survey operations, engineering and construction industry
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to learn new software and technologies in a timely manner
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel
- Ability to meet project deadlines within budget
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member
- Desire to excel in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to take and apply direction
Benefits
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