RightofWay ROW Survey Technician

Prudent Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Prudent Engineering, a NY-based engineering firm, seeks a ROW Survey Technician to support boundary analysis, property-line determinations, and the preparation of ROW and acquisition mapping for transportation and public infrastructure projects across New York State.

You will coordinate with field crews, mapping staff, licensed land surveyors, and project managers to resolve boundary questions, review deeds and title documents, and ensure deliverables meet NYSDOT and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying, boundary analysis, deed research, or ROW mapping.
• Working knowledge of metes-and-bounds descriptions, title documents, and property records.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and reconcile information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Carlson, CAD or civil design software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across disciplines, and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Occasional travel or field verification may be required, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform deed, record, and survey research to support ROW and property-line determinations.
• Review and interpret deeds, filed maps, title reports, appropriation maps, highway records, and other source documents.
• Assist with the preparation and quality review of ROW maps, acquisition maps, boundary exhibits, and related deliverables.
• Compile, reconcile, and analyze field survey data and record information for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with field crews, mapping staff, licensed land surveyors, and project managers to resolve boundary and mapping questions.
• Prepare work in accordance with applicable client requirements and New York State agency standards, including NYSDOT, NYSTA, the New York State Canal Corporation, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Skills

Survey research

Boundary analysis

Deed research

ROW mapping

Metes-and-bounds

Detail oriented

Communication

Field verification

Travel readiness

Tools

Carlson

CAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Firm:

Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.

We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design, Condition and safety inspection, Civil and site engineering support, Construction inspection and administration, Surveying, Mapping, and Hydrographic services.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Overview:

Prudent Engineering is seeking a ROW Survey Technician to join our growing Right-of-Way team. In this role, you will support boundary analysis, property-line determination, and the preparation of ROW and acquisition mapping for transportation and public infrastructure projects throughout New York State.

What you’ll do:

• Perform deed, record, and survey research to support ROW and property-line determinations.
• Review and interpret deeds, filed maps, title reports, appropriation maps, highway records, and other source documents.
• Assist with the preparation and quality review of ROW maps, acquisition maps, boundary exhibits, and related deliverables.
• Compile, reconcile, and analyze field survey data and record information for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with field crews, mapping staff, licensed land surveyors, and project managers to resolve boundary and mapping questions.
• Prepare work in accordance with applicable client requirements and New York State agency standards, including NYSDOT, NYSTA, the New York State Canal Corporation, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

The requirements we seek:

• Experience in land surveying, boundary analysis, deed research, or ROW mapping.
• Working knowledge of metes-and-bounds descriptions, title documents, and property records.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and reconcile information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Carlson, CAD or civil design software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across disciplines, and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Occasional travel or field verification may be required, if applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing or reviewing ROW mapping for NYSDOT or another New York public agency.
• Familiarity with transportation survey deliverables and agency-specific mapping standards.

What we offer:

• An hourly pay range of $21.65-$28.85/hour
• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401K with company match.
• PTO plus paid holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
• Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.