Survey and LiDAR Office Technician

LTRA; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lina T. Ramey and Associates, Inc. (LTRA) is a Texas-based engineering firm seeking Survey and LiDAR Office Technicians in Farmers Branch or San Antonio. You will support field operations by researching deeds, reducing survey data, and preparing surveys and DTMs.

Final candidates will assist with boundary surveys, plats, and right-of-way documents; LiDAR roles include processing geospatial data and extracting 2D/3D information from various point clouds. Background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with survey data reduction and base mapping for design surveys.
• Experience preparing boundary surveys, plats, and right-of-way documents; TxDOT experience preferred.
• SIT or CST designation preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/GEOPAK is a plus.
• Experience with Leica Infinity desirable.
• For LiDAR roles, experience processing geospatial data from aerial, terrestrial, and mobile point clouds.
• TopoDOT experience is a plus for LiDAR positions.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations in the Survey Department.
• Assist Registered Professional Land Surveyors and LiDAR Manager with research, data processing, and deliverables.
• Conduct deed research and analyze rights-of-way and property boundaries.
• Prepare legal descriptions and create DTMs from field notes.
• Assist with boundary surveys, plats, and right-of-way documents.
• For LiDAR roles, process geospatial data and extract 2D/3D information to prepare maps and DTMs.

Skills

Survey data reduction

LiDAR data processing

Geospatial analysis

MicroStation/GEOPAK

Leica Infinity

TopoDOT

Education

Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Certified Survey Technician

Tools

MicroStation/GEOPAK

Leica Infinity

TopoDOT

Job description

Lina T. Ramey and Associates, Inc. (LTRA) is a Texas-based engineering firm specializing in transportation, utility, CEI, and surveying services. We are committed to delivering solutions that support infrastructure improvements across the state. We are seeking Survey and LiDAR Office Technicians to join our team in Farmers Branch or San Antonio.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Overview

We have openings for Survey and LiDAR Office Technicians to support field operations in our growing Survey Department. These roles will assist Registered Professional Land Surveyors and/or the LiDAR Manager with survey research, data processing, and preparation of survey deliverables.

• Conduct deed research and analyze existing rights-of-way and adjoining property boundaries.
• Prepare legal descriptions and reduce field notes to create digital terrain models (DTMs) for planimetric and topographic surveys.
• Assist with boundary surveys, plats, and right-of-way documents.
• For LiDAR positions, process geospatial data and extract 2D and 3D information from aerial, terrestrial, and mobile point clouds to prepare maps and DTMs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 to 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience with survey data reduction and base mapping for design surveys.
• Experience preparing boundary surveys, plats, and right-of-way documents. TxDOT experience preferred.
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Certified Survey Technician designation preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in MicroStation/GEOPAK is a plus.
• Experience with Leica Infinity is desirable.
• For LiDAR positions, prior experience processing geospatial data and extracting 2D and 3D information from aerial, terrestrial, and mobile point clouds.
• Experience with TopoDOT software is a plus for LiDAR positions.
• Prior survey field experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.