What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at Kier & Wright?
Launch Your Career in Land Surveying with Us!
Why Join Our Team?
Ready to build a career in the dynamic world of land development? As a Survey Technician, you’ll work alongside a passionate team of professionals, turning initial concepts into completed plans using cutting-edge AutoCAD software. If you love the idea of combining technical skills with real-world problem-solving, this role is perfect for you! Whether you're analyzing title reports, plotting easements, or creating top-notch surveys, you’ll be playing a key role in shaping the future of land development. Plus, you’ll have tons of opportunities to learn, grow, and carve out your career in the land surveying industry.
Recently graduated with a civil engineering degree but curious about surveying? Ready to dive into a new and exciting field? This might be the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals ready to explore the world of land surveying and add valuable skills to their engineering toolkit.
What You’ll Do: Get ready to dive into exciting projects!
- Create detailed Topographic and ALTA Surveys, as well as exhibits, from field data points.
- Calculate easements and boundary lines using record maps and grant deed descriptions.
- Build surfaces and contours in AutoCAD (under supervision) that bring land development to life.
- Draft plans, sketches, and exhibits following company CAD standards.
- Perform on-site field checks, helping turn designs into reality.
- Review title reports, research property data, and analyze survey records—becoming an expert detective in land details!
- Help plot field data onto CAD files with precision and accuracy.
- And of course, assist with any other projects that come your way!
What You Bring: Do you have what it takes?
- A Bachelor's degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience in Land Surveying.
- Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification in California is a major plus!
- Basic tech skills like Microsoft Office, Adobe, and an understanding of the internet are key.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D? Awesome. If not, don’t worry—we’ll help you get up to speed!
Extra Skills We Love to See:
- Familiarity with Trimble Business Center.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
What to Expect:
- Competitive pay ($24.00 - $36.00 an hour Overtime DOE)
- Exceptional benefits, including 100% company-paid healthcare for you and your dependents, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
- Enjoy a mix of office and field work with opportunities to travel to job sites and client meetings.
- Some days, you’ll be working indoors at your desk (yes, you can have that extra coffee!), while other days you’ll be outside performing field checks—rain or shine!
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally travel to offices or client sites.
Are you ready to join a firm where your career can grow, and your skills will be put to exciting use?
Apply now and let's build something great together!
Salary : $24 - $36
