Land Survey - Survey Technician

BL Companies Inc; Uniontown (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BL Companies is growing and looking for a Survey Technician to join our land surveying team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools on meaningful projects.

You will prepare maps from field data, process notes, and perform data entry in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, while learning DTMs and contour generation under supervision.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Leica Infinity

Job description

Land Survey - Survey TechnicianBL 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation of survey maps and plans from field-collected dataSupport field crews by processing field notes and sketchesPerform basic data entry and editing using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStationHelp interpret deed descriptions and plot property boundaries under supervisionLearn to create Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and generate contoursFollow company CAD standards and assist with maintaining drawing consistencyWork collaboratively with survey and engineering staff in a team environmentQualificationsAssociate’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; relevant coursework or field experience may be considered0-4 years of experience in land surveyFamiliarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D a plusBasic understanding of land surveying concepts and terminologyWillingness to learn new software and tools, including MicroStation and Leica InfinityStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesAbility to lift 25 poundsBL 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.