Survey Technician

Snyder & Associates Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering is seeking a dedicated survey technician to join their growing team in Ankeny. This role involves engaging in various fieldwork activities essential for precise land surveying, which is crucial for project success. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong problem-solving skills, capable of working outdoors under diverse conditions. Join a company that values community and quality of life, contributing to projects that make a difference. This opportunity promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Involved in fieldwork for ALTA Surveys and Construction Staking.
• Conducting Topographic Surveys and Utility Mapping.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Reliable attendance

Efficient work habits

Ability to work outdoors

Lifting and carrying equipment

Job description

Overview

Due to a rapidly growing workload, our Ankeny office has an immediate need for a survey technician.

Precise land surveying provides the groundwork for sound design and determines project success. Snyder & Associates, Inc. coordinates with project teams to provide the data that owners, contractors, and design professionals need to complete projects quickly and efficiently. We excel at meeting challenging scheduling demands, even when the needs change once we arrive.

Responsibilities

Will be directly involved in the fieldwork of the following survey activities:

• ALTA Surveys
• Construction Staking
• Plat of Surveys
• Final Plats
• Topographic Survey & Utility Mapping
• Construction As-Built Surveys
• Acquisition Plats
• Easements
• Preliminary D.O.T. Surveys

Qualifications

• Team player who is able to contribute on an individual basis
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Efficient and safe work habits
• Reliable, punctual, and regular attendance
• Ability to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
• Ability to effectively and safely move on foot through active construction sites and undeveloped ground, uneven terrain, and wooded sections of ground
• Must be able to safely lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Must be able to follow and abide by all company policies and procedures

Life At Snyder

Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the Midwest. With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.