Full-Time Survey Technician

A local, fast-growing Land Surveying firm is seeking a highly motivated Surveying Technician for our Fort Wayne office. A successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate with clients and onsite superintendents. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, 401k plan, and paid time off.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Complete field work for a variety of survey projects including topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and boundary surveys.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments. 
• Manage field activities in a professional and efficient manner.
• Assist with the recovery of survey control and monumentation, boundary, topographic and utility survey, construction layout, and photo documentation of the project area
• Support the survey crew in obtaining invert and subsurface utility information
•  Exposure to drone technology
• Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing
• Assist with the maintenance of survey equipment, when needed
• Review and follow project scope; keep field notes, project information, and field data well organized. Reduce field data into AutoCAD C3D, as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 1-2 years minimum of field survey experience preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land survey, construction staking, and boundary surveys. Right-of-way engineering background is a plus.
• Experience with Trimble equipment preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge in current version of AutoCAD Civil3D preferred, but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills to plan and complete projects by deadlines.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Physically fit and able to walk on uneven terrains and ability to deal with heat and cold field conditions.
• Some overnight travel may be required.