Senior Survey Technician

OHM Advisors; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Profit sharing

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

Professional membership paid

Education reimbursement

Volunteer leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

OHM Advisors in Detroit is seeking a Senior Survey Technician to lead field survey operations across transportation, municipal, commercial and land development projects. You will oversee survey crews, coordinate daily field activities, and ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and processing.

Collaborate with Professional Surveyors, mentor staff, and maintain safety and QA/QC standards while delivering projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with land surveying.
• Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans with scope, schedules, staffing and budgets.
• Lead survey crews and coordinate field activities.
• Mentor crew members and review field data.
• Perform topographic, boundary and layout surveys.
• Ensure accuracy of parcel and right-of-way data.
• Promote safety and QA/QC compliance.
• Communicate with clients and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Survey coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Tools

Carlson

Civil3D

MicroStation ORD

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission ofAdvancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Senior Survey Technician, you will lead field survey operations that support the successful delivery of a wide range of projects, including transportation, municipal, commercial, and land development work. Working closely with Professional Surveyors and project teams, you will oversee survey crews, coordinate daily field activities, and ensure the accurate collection, documentation, and processing of survey data. Your technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to safety and quality will help deliver precise, reliable results while keeping projects on schedule and within scope. We are looking for a motivated leader who embraces new technology, takes ownership of their work, mentors others, and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Your Responsibilities

Project Planning & Leadership:

• Collaborate with Professional Surveyors to develop project plans, including scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, and timelines.
• Communicate project requirements to survey crews and manage assigned resources to meet project objectives.
• Lead, train, coach, and mentor Survey Crew members, assigning work and reviewing calculations, field notes, and overall performance.
• Share project updates and field observations with project teams and leadership.

Survey Operations:

• Perform and oversee topographic, boundary, construction, as-built, profile, cross-section, and construction layout surveys.
• Calculate parcel, lot, easement, and right-of-way locations using tax and title information.
• Prepare easement and right-of-way descriptions, drawings, and process/review field data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain accurate field documentation and provide technical expertise on surveying methods, procedures, and construction-related issues.

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

• Promote a safe work environment by following company and site-specific health and safety requirements, including appropriate PPE and required certifications.
• Ensure compliance with state and local surveying regulations and company QA/QC standards by verifying the accuracy and quality of completed work.

Field Work & Communication:

• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and leadership throughout all phases of the project.
• Perform field work and physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs., clearing lines, setting monuments, pounding stakes, locating underground utilities, and working in both field and office environments as needed.

Education, Experience & Licensure:

• 10 years of experience with land surveying.
• Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Carlson, Civil3D, and MicroStation ORD preferred.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards preferred.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on ourwebsite.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.