Sr. Survey Technician

EMC Engineering Services Inc.; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Engineering Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey Technician. The role involves performing preliminary, construction, boundary, and topographic surveys under a licensed surveyor's supervision, and may lead junior staff.

You will operate CAD and surveying software, analyze data, and help train the field crew, ensuring accuracy and safety. Responsibilities include preparing maps, reviewing plans, and maintaining instruments like GPS and electronic total stations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of surveying principles, construction practices, CAD software.
• 5 years related education/experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence.
• Operate CAD, modeling, and surveying software.
• Collect and analyze survey data and field samples.
• Assist in project schedules and supervise crew as needed.
• Maintain and calibrate survey instruments (GPS, total stations, data collectors).

Skills

Surveying principles

Communication skills

Independence

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Civil Engineering Technology certificate preferred

5 years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS equipment

Electronic total stations

Data collectors

Robotics

Job description

Consistent with applicable law, EMC provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may contact EMC’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or [phone] for assistance in accessing the online application system. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and details on your requested accommodation. EMC will make every effort to respond to your request promptly.

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Job Description

The SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN position works under the general supervision of a registered land surveyor and utilizes the principles and practices of surveying while performing preliminary, construction, boundary, and topographic surveys, as well as gather, analyze and monitor, simple to moderately complex surveying-related data. May serve as lead worker to less experienced survey staff.

• Research, process, review and/or preparation of a variety of survey related maps, documents, records, reports and correspondence.
• Operates computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs.
• Collects, compiles and/or analyzes data and field samples.
• Assists in the preparation of program and project schedules.
• Reviews drawings for conformance with established standards.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications.
• Able to complete work assignments independently; supervisor advises techniques and procedures for unusual or difficult problems or non-routine work.
• Provides effective day-to-day supervision and training of assigned survey crew staff and assists in training entry-level staff
• May, from time to time, act as a Party Chief.
• Operates and maintains a variety of survey equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Determines equipment, materials and personnel needed for specific jobs.
• Identifies and implements priorities, effective courses of action to complete work assignments by established deadlines.
• Maintains files of maps, documents, and other records.
• Makes legible survey notes and drawings.
• Efficiently operates survey instruments, including GPS, robotics, electronic total stations and data collectors.
• Enters survey data in an organized and coherent manner into a data collector
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; Certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical program preferred.
• Knowledge of surveying principles and practices; construction practices; computer-aided design and other general surveying computer software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Minimum of 5 years equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Valid driver’s license required – Must be insurable by fleet insurer; driving history will be reviewed by agent and underwriter
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by military, industrial, port, and other client sites.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
• Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Regularly use headphones and earpiece.
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the phone.
• Must be able to withstand regular exposure to outdoor worksite weather conditions that may be wet and/or humid environments, with extreme cold and/or heat; sites may be moderate to moderately loud
• Must be able to perform tasks that require long-term standing and/or repetitive motions
• May be required to drive long distances daily
• May be required to travel overnight
  
• EMC provides a good work environment for individuals who are looking for a career and not a job.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background check, have a clear driving record and pass a drug screen.
• EMC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package after 60 days of successful employment.
• EMC is an EEO Employer, Drug Free Work Place and E-Verify Participant.
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