Senior Survey Technician

DRMP; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program (Mgmt/

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Senior Survey Technician in Boca Raton, FL. The role focuses on producing CAD deliverables and applying surveying and mapping principles for boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS, and related construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and TopoDOT, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with ALTA/NSPS standards and boundary/topographic surveys preferred.
• Proficient in CADD systems and survey drafting standards.
• Ability to interpret survey field data and project documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings and deliverables for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and land development surveys.
• Apply surveying principles to support project documentation, legal descriptions, and easements.
• Perform calculations for field crews and assist with processing and mapping.
• Analyze deeds, plats, and legal documents to support deliverables.
• Process survey data, create plan sets, and extract linework from point clouds with TopoDOT or similar.
• Collaborate with field crews for data collection and quality control.
• Maintain knowledge of surveying technology, CAD standards, and software updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

TopoDOT

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Senior Survey Technician, you will be responsible for the production of CAD deliverables while applying knowledge of surveying and mapping principles. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing survey drawings, working with boundary and topographic data, and utilizing CAD software to support land development, commercial, and construction projects. Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and utility mapping is a plus.

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate CAD drawings and deliverables for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and land development surveys.
• Apply surveying and mapping principles to support project documentation, including legal descriptions, easements, and survey research.
• Perform calculations for field crews and assist with survey data processing and mapping activities.
• Analyze deeds, plats, legal documents, and research materials to support the production of survey deliverables.
• Utilize CAD software to process survey data, create plan sets, and extract linework and features from point clouds using TopoDOT or similar software.
• Collaborate with survey field crews to assist with data collection, quality control, and project completion.
• Maintain knowledge of current surveying technology, CAD standards, and software updates.

What You'll Need

• Experience with ALTA/NSPS standards, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, FEMA-related survey requirements, and preparation of legal descriptions preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of CADD systems, including Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite; additional surveying and design software experience is a plus.
• Understanding of survey drafting standards, mapping principles, and the ability to interpret survey field data and project documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Interest in continued professional growth and pursuing advancement within the surveying and mapping profession.
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.