Senior Survey Technician: Field-to-Office Lead

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Norwell, MA is seeking a Survey Senior Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team.

You will lead field and office surveying efforts, apply advanced skills to deliver accurate data, and collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to bring critical infrastructure and land development projects to life. The role emphasizes mentoring, solving complex challenges, and ensuring quality from kickoff through final deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related survey experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; MicroStation, InRoads, and Braintree preferred.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel short-term.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Outdoor field work in varying weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Apply a thorough understanding of field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare accurate survey plans and documents.
• Use Land Development software to process field data, generate digital terrain models and contours, and produce high quality mapping deliverables.
• Conduct boundary research and prepare written boundary descriptions with precision and clarity.
• Perform and verify survey computations, traversing, layout work, and map interpretation.
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation to support project accuracy.

Skills

Field surveying

CAD drafting

Microsoft Office

Team communication

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

LSIT or PLS licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads

Braintree

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Norwell, MA is seeking a Survey Senior Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team.

You will lead field and office surveying efforts, apply advanced skills to deliver accurate data, and collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to bring critical infrastructure and land development projects to life. The role emphasizes mentoring, solving complex challenges, and ensuring quality from kickoff through final deliverables.