Field Survey Technician: Precision Mapping & Control

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a dedicated surveying support professional to assist with field surveys, establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control networks, and ensure accurate data capture for projects across the city.

The role involves setup and operation of surveying instruments, data transfer to field plans, and collaboration with engineering and drafting teams. A New Mexico driver’s license and survey-related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years experience in surveying, drafting, civil engineering, or mapping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and operate surveying equipment in the field.
• Perform complex surveying computations; establish controls for staking; read and transfer data to field plans.
• Prepare and move targets, lights and prisms for measurements; determine distances with tapes and EDMs.
• Read and interpret topographic maps, plats, and construction plans; provide sketches for monumentation and monitoring projects.
• Maintain field notes and perform data-entry and computations.
• May set alignment and grade for construction projects and calculate traverses, horizontal angles and distances.
• Assist with office computations and drafting tasks using Civil 3D.
• Record and maintain field notes, files and records of surveying activities.
• Perform traffic and safety control; maintain survey equipment.

Skills

Surveying

Drafting

Civil engineering

Mapping

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

City of Albuquerque is seeking a dedicated surveying support professional to assist with field surveys, establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control networks, and ensure accurate data capture for projects across the city.

The role involves setup and operation of surveying instruments, data transfer to field plans, and collaboration with engineering and drafting teams. A New Mexico driver’s license and survey-related experience are required.