Survey Office Technician

Hunter Engineering, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a detail-oriented Survey Office Technician to support field survey crews through technical office support, data processing, and CAD drafting. Key responsibilities include processing survey data, preparing survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, and maintaining project documentation. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in survey operations and an associate's degree in a related field. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in survey office operations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey processing software.
• Understanding of surveying principles and boundary law.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze survey data collected from field crews.
• Prepare survey plats, legal descriptions, and subdivision maps.
• Perform quality control checks on survey calculations and deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Associate's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center or similar

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Survey Office Technician to join our surveying team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting our field survey crews and project delivery through technical office support, data processing, and CAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze survey data collected from field crews using survey processing software
• Collect elevation and terrain data processing for topographic maps
• Prepare survey plats, legal descriptions, records of surveys, and subdivision maps
• Prepare survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Maintain survey records, project documentation, and file land court documents
• Perform quality control checks on survey calculations and deliverables
• Coordinate with field crews and project managers
• Assist with research of property records and land title documents

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in survey office operations
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey processing software (Trimble Business Center or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of surveying principles, legal descriptions, and boundary law
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with boundary and ALTA surveys
• Knowledge of state-specific surveying regulations
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, or similar survey equipment data processing