Intermediate–Senior Office Survey Technician

Costich Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Matching

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Hours

Expenses for Continuing Education

Annual Rate Increases & Bonus

Job summary

Costich Engineering is looking for an experienced Office Survey Technician in Rochester, NY. The position involves drafting survey drawings, processing field data, and coordinating with project managers. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and a solid understanding of boundary law.

Costich Engineering offers benefits such as health coverage, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career advancement. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive office survey technician experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience required.
• Ability to independently interpret field data and legal descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review survey drawings and plats using AutoCAD.
• Process and analyze field survey data with minimal supervision.
• Conduct boundary research and resolve conflicts.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Survey analysis

Boundary law understanding

Data interpretation

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

WORKING WITH SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS

Costich Engineering is seeking an experienced Office Survey Technician to take on a substantive role in our surveying operations. We're a locally rooted, multidisciplinary firm that values precision, strong collaboration, and a supportive work environment. This role is well-suited for a skilled survey professional who works independently, produces accurate final deliverables, and enjoys helping junior staff develop their technical foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Drawing Production

• Prepare and review survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and mapping using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built survey drafting
• Develop final deliverables suitable for municipal, legal, and client use
• Maintain and help enforce company CAD and surveying standards

Data Processing & Analysis

• Process, analyze, and adjust field survey data with minimal supervision
• Perform survey calculations and apply sound boundary analysis principles
• Verify data completeness and accuracy before finalizing deliverables

Research & Boundary Work

• Conduct deed, easement, right-of-way, and subdivision research
• Identify and resolve boundary conflicts using available records and sound judgment
• Interpret legal descriptions, survey records, and field notes independently
• Coordinate closely with field crews, project managers, and licensed surveyors
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior survey technicians
• Assist in workload planning and schedule coordination as needed

Note: This job description is not all encompassing; more responsibilities may be granted as deemed appropriate based on abilities and experience.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive office survey technician experience
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience required
• Advanced understanding of boundary law, survey methods, and surveying best practices
• Ability to independently interpret field data, deeds, legal descriptions, and survey records

Preferred

• Experience preparing ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
• Familiarity with New York State surveying standards
• LSIT certification or active progress toward licensure
• Experience mentoring junior survey staff

Costich Engineering Employees Enjoy the Following Benefits:

• Health Benefits – including cafeteria allowance ($8,458.84 annually)
• Matching 401k – 4.5% firm match with minimum 6% employee contribution
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth
• Summer Fridays (bi-weekly leave at 11 AM on Friday – Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Typical 40-hour work week – hourly pay, anything over 40 hours at 1.5x hourly rate
• Flexible hours (start/end time); remote work opportunities (2 days max) once established in role
• Expenses paid for continuing education, professional licensure exams, etc.
• Annual rate increases & bonus (based on employee and firm success)

Costich Engineering will not accept applications of candidates who require visa sponsorships now or in the future. Local candidates preferred. Costich Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.