Land Survey - Survey Technician

BL Companies; Uniontown (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assist with survey maps, process field notes, and perform data entry using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation while learning DTMs and contours. The position supports a collaborative, hybrid work setting within a growing employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; related coursework or field experience considered
• 0-4 years of land survey experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D a plus
• Basic understanding of surveying concepts and terminology
• Willingness to learn 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 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 DTMs and generate contours
• Follow CAD standards and maintain drawing consistency
• Work collaboratively with survey and engineering staff in a team environment

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate’s degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Leica Infinity

Job description

Land Survey - 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.