Survey Data Technician

EnSiteUSA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EnSiteUSA in Lexington, KY seeks a Survey Technician to process field data for boundary, construction, topography, and as-built projects. You will work under a Registered Professional Land Surveyor using Trimble Business Center, TBC, and AutoCAD Civil 3D with conventional surveying gear.

Travel to project sites may be required. You will ensure data integrity, prepare reports and plans, and collaborate with the VP/Directors and field crews to meet project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in processing survey data (topography, boundary, ALTA, staking, descriptions).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble software ecosystems.
• Knowledge of pipeline surveying methods and field verification processes.
• Ability to read construction drawings, maps, plats, and deed descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Process field survey data with project codes and export to Civil 3D, ArcView, Excel, CSV files.
• Review daily project progress and maintain a data file log from field crews.
• Interface with field crews and supervisors to identify data omissions or deficiencies.
• Prepare technical reports addresses field progress and data integrity; produce plans, maps and charts as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Data processing

Education

Associate degree in Survey Technology

NSPS certification (voluntary)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble GNSS

GPS surveying instruments

TSC7 data collectors

Job description

Job Summary

The Survey Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. This position is based out of our Lexington, KY location and may require travel to project sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing field survey data files for all types of survey projects, including Boundary, Construction, Topography, As-Built, and various data management task, such as coordinate conversions and adjustments. Survey Technician capabilities must include a strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS, and conventional Surveying instrumentation.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Process Field Survey data files with project specific feature codes and attributes using Trimble Business Center (TBC) software, and exporting data into various file types, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, excel spread sheets and industry standard csv files.
• Review daily progress on a project basis and maintain a log of data files submitted by Survey field crews.
• Interfaces with Field Survey Party Chief and Supervisors, identifying omissions and or deficiencies found in Survey Data files.
• Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports addressing Field Survey progress, and data integrity as necessary.
• Produces plans, maps, files and charts as necessary.
• Interfaces with the VP of Survey, Director(s) of Survey, Survey Supervisor and/or Survey Manager during the planning, scoping, execution and completion of survey projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet and/or exceed project requirements.
• Ensures adherence to company and project specifications as they relate to both conventional and GPS survey methods/procedures.
• Applies knowledge of pipeline surveying, construction and operations to ensure that relevant and pertinent features are located, observed, identified and monumented to company and project specifications.
• Adheres to and enforces Company policies and procedural standards.
  

Other Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of effective project management
• Ability to represent the company effectively in a professional manor
• Prefer experience on major projects as Survey Technician
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to corporate insurer
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Availability and flexibility to travel dependent on project needs and requirements.
• Good overall physical condition and stamina.
• Proficient working knowledge of computers and Windows applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).
• Strong working knowledge of pipeline route selection, surveying, construction and operations/maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, topographic maps, tax/parcel maps, plats and deed descriptions.
• Submit and maintain 811 locate tickets.
• Strong working knowledge of both conventional and survey/mapping-grade GPS survey equipment and methods.
• Performs other tasks as directed by the VP of Survey and/or Director(s) of Survey.
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum three years’ experience in processing Survey Data, including topography, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, platting, construction staking, preparing legal descriptions, etc
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS, and conventional Surveying instrumentation.
• Preferred operational experience with industry standard equipment and software platforms including, at a minimum, the following:
  Trimble R12 GNSS GPS systems
  Trimble GeoXH GPS systems, Trimble GOE 6000 GPS Systems
  Topcon, Nikon, total stations
  Trimble TSC7 data collectors
  Trimble Business Center (TBC) software
  

Education Requirements

Survey technicians typically need some type of college training. Many survey technicians complete associate’s degrees or certificate programs in survey technology. Survey technology programs focus on professional land surveying techniques. Students learn about practices of field surveying, survey reduction, field and office procedures, and how to use many different instruments and equipment. Many survey technicians also gain voluntary professional certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors, to remain competitive in the field.

*This position is on-site and located in Lexington, KY. No relocation available at this time.*

EnSiteUSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.