Land Survey – Survey Technician

Blcompanies; Norwood (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies in Norwood, Kentucky, is seeking a Survey Technician to join our land surveying team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools while working on meaningful projects.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology. Responsibilities include preparing survey maps, assisting field crews, and performing data entry. The position supports an employee-owned company with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in land survey.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is a plus.
• Basic understanding of land surveying concepts and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of survey maps and plans.
• Support field crews by processing field notes.
• Perform basic data entry and editing using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate’s degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Survey Technician

BL Companies is growing and looking for a Survey Technician to join our land surveying team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals starting their career in surveying to gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools and techniques while working on meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of survey maps and plans from field-collected data
• Support field crews by processing field notes and sketches
• Perform basic data entry and editing using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
• Help interpret deed descriptions and plot property boundaries under supervision
• Learn to create Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and generate contours
• Follow company CAD standards and assist with maintaining drawing consistency
• Work collaboratively with survey and engineering staff in a team environment

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; relevant coursework or field experience may be considered
• 0-4 years of experience in land survey
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D a plus
• Basic understanding of land surveying concepts and terminology
• Willingness to learn new software and tools, including MicroStation and Leica Infinity
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.