Survey Office Technician

Hunter Engineering Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Survey Office Technician to support field crews and deliverables from the office in Phoenix. You will process data, draft plans, and maintain records with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

The role emphasizes accuracy, multi-project management, and coordination with field teams and project managers to advance surveying projects and land records.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred in surveying or related field.
• 2+ years of survey office experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze survey data using processing software.
• Prepare plats, legal descriptions, records of surveys, and subdivision maps.
• Create survey drawings with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Maintain survey records, project documents, and land court files.
• Perform quality control on survey calculations and deliverables.
• Coordinate with field crews and project managers.
• Research property records and land title documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-project management

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center or similar

Job description

About The Role

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