Survey Technician

About the role

The Survey Technician is generally responsible for assisting with field surveys, laser scanning, construction staking, computer aided drafting and elementary survey computations, laser scan registration, and preparing drawings to be used for the design and construction of industrial facilities, roadways, residential and commercial developments. This work will be performed under the supervision of a professional land surveyor. Short-term travel and/or weekend work will be required from our Beaumont office.

Responsibilities

• Completing projects safely and within required accuracy and timeframe.
• Coordinating with survey team and design team to ensure survey scope is clear and deliverable expectations are met.
• Coordinating findings with the work of engineering teammates, clients, and others involved in projects.
• Assist in developing a plan of action for assigned projects.
• Adhering to existing standards of practice for surveying.
• Operate assigned field equipment in the accomplishment of fieldwork.
• Accurately measure angles, distances and other information in conformance with regulations and company standards.
• Assist in conducting surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
• Assist in establishing construction control points for use in the installation of equipment and materials.
• Recording the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
• Searching legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
• Provide input on the technical approach to project tasks and the immediate & finished work product to ensure that they meet objectives.
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Maintain flexibility to meet project needs based on workload of the Survey Team.
• Assist the field team lead for surveying and laser scanning tasks in collecting data and operating field equipment.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

• Requires 2+ years of relevant experience in land surveying and computer aided drafting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with standards and codes.
• Proficient in the use of field instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and laser scanners.
• Proficient with laser scanning registration software or equivalent a plus.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Carlson Software or equivalent.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with surveying and/or civil/structural engineering terminology is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to use the entire body, more often hands and arms, in handling, positioning, and moving equipment.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates, which may also involve walking through difficult terrain or industrial facilities.
• Comfortable working at heights off scaffold, platforms or manlifts.
• Ability to drive – possesses a valid driver’s license.