Survey CAD Technician II

Topographic, Co.; Allison Park (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic OM, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician II in Pennsylvania to perform technically complex land surveying tasks and review maps for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.

You will use Trimble Business Center to process field data, create survey base drawings, and produce AutoCAD maps for ALTA and topographic surveys, while ensuring quality and client readiness.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Experience with field surveys and surveying software.
• Strong math and map-reading skills.
• SIT or CST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute technically complex land surveying assignments.
• Review survey maps and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare working sketches from records for field crews.
• Process data with Trimble Business Center and import to AutoCAD.
• Create survey base drawings and detailed maps (ALTA, topographic).
• Perform QA/QC on work and ensure client submittal readiness.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for rights of way and parcels.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math proficiency

Technical writing

Organization

Analytical skills

Map reading

Legal descriptions

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma

SIT certification

CST Certification

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Survey Technician II will execute technically complex land surveying assignments. The Survey Technician will also review survey maps and documents to assess technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and regulations.

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation.

MAJOR TASKS

• Perform research of county, city, and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize it to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Check submittals to client for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for review.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skill Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

EDUCATION REQUIRED HS Diploma

EDUCATION PREFERED

LICENSE PREFERED

SIT and CST Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem-solving, time pressures.

STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE

Topographic OM, Inc. in office Standard business hours is Monday-Friday from 6am-7pm.

The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify.

DRUG - FREE WORKPLACE

This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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