Survey Technician - Land Survey

Overview

This position provides office support, assisting the Registered Professional Land Surveyor ( in the preparation of typical survey projects, such as boundary surveys, subdivision plats, construction calculation, topographic and route projects, throughout Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey tasks as per the direction of the Survey Project Manager and Project Surveyor.
• Completes detailed drawings from field survey data, sketches, plans, specifications, and written or verbal instructions using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Provides technical support for assigned projects
• Reviews work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to RPLS for review
• Prepares field packages, drawings, exhibits, legal descriptions, and completes simple calculations with specific instructions
• Conducts field checks upon request
• Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes survey data
• Develops and maintains databases of survey data
• Assist with deed research and abstract deeds, create base maps for field crews, process field crew data, and produce final drawings
• Processes acquired field data into a neat and accurate plat of survey and/or Metes and Bounds description

Qualifications

• Associates degree, certificate, or equivalent relevant experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3-D
• Working knowledge of MicroStation a plus
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Flexibility to change priorities on job tasks and/or project deadlines, as needed
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees in the organization, both verbally and written.
• Must be dependable and reliable