Survey Tech

Acorn Engineering; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Engineering, Inc. in Portland, ME is seeking a Survey Technician for our Maine-based, employee‑owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm. Office is in Portland and the role is in-person, five days a week with opportunities to grow professionally.

The ideal candidate will assist with CAD site design, stormwater inspections, and land survey drafting, while supporting planning board submissions and construction administration tasks. No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to follow oral, written or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and produce neat, accurate reports.
• Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform physical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CAD site design.
• Stormwater inspections.
• Construction administration support.
• Planning Board submissions.
• Land survey field work.
• Land survey drafting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Report writing

Safety awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm has an opportunity for a Survey Technician in their Portland office.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include assisting with:

• CAD site design
• stormwater inspections
• construction administration
• Planning Board submissions
• Land survey field work
• Land survey drafting

Acorn’s current projects include:

• floodplain and watershed restoration
• municipal parks including artwork installations
• urban infill developments
• affordable housing projects throughout the State
• Rural & Urban Boundary Surveying
• Construction Layout

This is an exciting opportunity to assist a small, but growing firm with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. Please note that this is not a hybrid position and requires the selected candidate to be in-person, five days a week, based in our Portland office.

Requirements

Capabilities and Credentials:

• No prior experience required
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, to perform tasks independently and to produce neat and accurate reports
• Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner
• Ability to maintain safe work practices in a fast-paced work environment
• Dependable and willing to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and perform physical tasks
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & HydroCAD
• Ability to work outside in a variety of conditions and perform physical tasks
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office knowledge
• Basic knowledge of CAD, other Engineering/Technical skills preferred
• Basic understanding and knowledge of civil drawings, construction processes and construction codes preferred
• Valid driver’s license required