Field Survey Technician: Construction Mapping Pro

Topographic, Inc.; Benbrook, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician I to execute complex land surveying tasks and review maps for accuracy and compliance with laws. You will research records, process field data with Trimble and AutoCAD, and prepare base drawings and legal descriptions.

You will produce subdivision maps and topographic surveys, perform QA/QC, and set up projects in TBC or Civil 3D. Travel to worksites may be required; E-Verify participation and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.
• In depth knowledge of how to read civil plan sets, such as how to read stationing, interpret slope.
• How to use a programmable calculator in order to determine grade from provided information in.
• Know the difference between grid and ground coordinates/measurements.

Responsibilities

• Research county, city, and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize it to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Generate alignments (.rxl) and surface (.dtm) files to be used in the field for staking.
• Generate building gridline calcs using the structural and architectural plans.
• Review and process differential level loops.
• Ability to set up a project in TBC or Civil 3D based on the parameters given within the plan set.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Mathematics for survey analysis

Technical report writing

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Reading maps and legal descriptions

Office software proficiency

Reading civil plan sets

Grid vs ground coordinates

Programmable calculator usage

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Topographic, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician I to execute complex land surveying tasks and review maps for accuracy and compliance with laws. You will research records, process field data with Trimble and AutoCAD, and prepare base drawings and legal descriptions.

You will produce subdivision maps and topographic surveys, perform QA/QC, and set up projects in TBC or Civil 3D. Travel to worksites may be required; E-Verify participation and equal opportunity employer.