Senior Surveyor, Civil 3D & Geospatial Lead

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Albany, NY seeks a Senior Project Surveyor to join our Survey/Geospatial team. You will prepare surveys, compute layouts for roads, subdivisions, and utilities, and coordinate field and office efforts to support infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and mentoring staff while delivering accurate data and high-quality client deliverables using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying experience required.
• Construction experience required.
• SIT license preferred. CST preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and TBC (Trimble Business Center).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Compile survey cost estimate and scope of services.
• Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey with sound rationale for property lines.
• Perform QA/QC on reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Compute layouts for subdivisions, roads, lots, buildings and utilities.
• Assist in preparing reports, findings, plans, and other contract documents.
• Coordinate field and office staff to complete design and tasks on complex projects.
• Supervise Survey Technician(s) as needed.

Skills

5+ years surveying experience

Construction experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Albany, NY seeks a Senior Project Surveyor to join our Survey/Geospatial team. You will prepare surveys, compute layouts for roads, subdivisions, and utilities, and coordinate field and office efforts to support infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and mentoring staff while delivering accurate data and high-quality client deliverables using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.