Survey Senior Technician

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Senior Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Norwell, MA. The role requires leading field and office survey efforts, producing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating with engineers and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of survey experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and the ability to travel on short notice. LSIT/PLS licensure is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related survey experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; knowledge of MicroStation/InRoads/Braintree preferred.
• Ability to travel short-term and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Apply field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare accurate survey plans and documents.
• Process field data with Land Development software to create terrain models and mapping deliverables.
• Conduct boundary research and prepare descriptions.
• Perform and verify survey computations, traversing, layout, and map interpretation.
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation to support project accuracy.

Skills

7+ years experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads

Braintree

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

Advance Critical Projects as a Survey Senior Technician — Bring Precision to the Field, Lead with Expertise, and Deliver Results That Matter

Are you a seasoned survey professional who takes pride in producing accurate, dependable data that drives successful infrastructure and land development projects? Do you enjoy balancing field operations with technical office work while mentoring others, solving complex challenges, and ensuring quality from project kickoff through final deliverables?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Senior Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Norwell, MA. In this role, you'll apply your advanced surveying expertise to support a wide range of projects, leading field and office efforts, preparing high-quality survey deliverables, and collaborating closely with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to help bring critical projects to life.

What You'll Do:

• Apply a thorough understanding of field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare accurate survey plans and documents
• Use Land Development software to process field data, generate digital terrain models and contours, and produce high quality mapping deliverables
• Conduct boundary research and prepare written boundary descriptions with precision and clarity
• Perform and verify survey computations, traversing, layout work, and map interpretation
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation to support project accuracy

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years of related survey experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software required; MicroStation, InRoads, and Braintree experience preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Thorough knowledge of the surveying industry, including field survey operations, survey equipment, and data collection processes
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions, including navigating rough or uneven terrain as needed
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to travel short-term preferred
• LSIT or PLS licensure preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Play a key role in delivering the accurate survey data and geospatial information that help shape critical transportation, utility, land development, and infrastructure projects
• Enjoy a dynamic mix of field and office work, leveraging advanced survey technology while contributing to projects from initial data collection through final deliverables
• Expand your expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, gaining exposure to evolving technologies, complex challenges, and opportunities for continued professional growth

Curious how CHA’s Survey team is building safer, more connected communities? Explore our work at: CHA Survey.

Salary Range:

$37.00 - $47.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.