The Land Surveyor-in-Training or Survey Technician coordinates field survey crews and handles complex surveying tasks in both field and office settings. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring quality standards, and utilizing technical and supervisory skills.

The position also requires fostering a positive team atmosphere, supporting staff development, and ensuring clear communication with the Project Surveyor regarding project status and issues. The Survey Technician / Land Surveyor-in-Training oversees the field personnel and ensures successful project execution throughout its lifecycle.

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• Conduct plane and geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, boundary, and control projects.
• Research and prepare survey control data for field crews, with Project Manager approval
• Participate in pre-survey planning with project managers and surveyors
• Train and mentor field crews on surveying methods, equipment use, and safety protocols
• Track project milestones, report progress, and communicate status updates to the Project Manager
• Perform surveying calculations using tools like AutoCAD and COGO software
• Prepare and maintain survey reports, including grade sheets, corner records, and other documentation
• Verify the accuracy of survey data and assist in property boundary determination based on legal documents
• Conduct ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations, and other measurements
• Research legal and survey records for boundary information
• Support the development of survey methods and procedures and perform QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee equipment and vehicle maintenance, including calibrations, repairs, and logs
• Coordinate pre-field work tasks, such as utility requests, corner records, and project scoping
• Implement and monitor safety procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Assist in downloading field data into AutoCAD Civil3D and OpenRoads for surface modeling

Working Conditions

• General: Office (60%) and Field (40%) Environments
• Using a computer at a desk for up to 8+ hours daily when in the office and up to 10+ hours when in the field
• Ability to lift, carry, and use office and field equipment and supplies, some weighing up to 50+ pounds
• Ability to work outdoors including extreme temperatures and weather
• Ability to work in urban and rural sites and roadways containing flat or uneven terrain
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach while surveying and operating surveying equipment
• Ability to cut and clear brush or trees as needed to complete field survey duties
• Potential exposure to harmful plants, insects, wildlife, and busy traffic
• Willing to travel/stay overnight for project locations over 2 hours from home office (or at PM discretion)
• Ability to work overtime in the office or field as needed for project deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Qualified to Degree Level or equivalent
• Five years' experience as a Crew Chief or equivalent
• Proficient in using all survey equipment and data collection software
• Ability to interpret survey maps, documents, deeds, legal descriptions, construction, and utility plans, etc
• Familiarity and ability to work with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation OpenRoads software
• Knowledge of GIS database management

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, performance bonuses
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match