Land Survey Technician

EMCS, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Milwaukee is seeking an entry-level Land Survey Technician to conduct survey field work focused on transportation projects. Responsibilities include preparing project plats and managing survey data. The ideal candidate has a degree in land surveying or civil engineering and familiarity with modern survey equipment. This is a full-time position requiring a valid driver’s license and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in relevant field required.
• Previous land surveying experience is necessary.
• Familiarity with modern survey methods essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct survey field work for transportation projects.
• Manage data and calculations for project documentation.
• Prepare various types of project plats and maps.

Skills

Attention to detail

Robotic total stations

GPS/VRS

Data collection

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Education

AS or BS degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Overview

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At EMCS, we understand that the survey profession is an important facet of our lives. From property boundaries to infrastructure, surveyors impact each of us more than most people realize. We are looking for a land survey technician who is interested in improving daily lives through quality survey.

Job Description

Survey field work is primarily focused on transportation projects and includes topographic surveys, right-of-way surveys, highway design surveys, construction layout and boundary surveys. Office work includes point and data management, calculations and the preparation of Transportation Project Plats, Traditional Right-of-way Plats, Plat of Surveys and Certified Survey Maps. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Requirements

• AS or BS degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Previous work experience in land surveying
• Background in modern survey methods including use of robotic total stations, data collectors, Trimble Business Center and GPS/VRS
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D a plus
• WisDOT project experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Civil Engineering