Survey Office Technician

Hunter Engineering, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent surveying company is looking for a detail-oriented Survey Office Technician to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is essential for supporting field crews through technical office support and involves processing survey data, preparing legal documents, and performing quality control checks. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in surveying or a related field, along with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are crucial for this position.

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 using survey processing software.
• Prepare survey plats, legal descriptions, and maps.
• Perform quality control checks on survey calculations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

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