Survey Technician

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join the Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC. This role supports a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, providing technical expertise and delivering high-quality survey deliverables.

You will collaborate with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure project success, applying surveying standards, processing data, and creating accurate maps and documents for a range of field conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 7+ years of survey experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; MicroStation/OpenRoads/Civil3D experience preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of field survey operations, equipment, and data collection processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare survey plans and documents.
• Process field data with Land Development software to create DTMs/contours and mapping deliverables.
• Conduct boundary research and prepare boundary descriptions with precision.
• Perform survey computations, traversing, layout work, and map interpretation.
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Survey knowledge

Outdoor work ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

LSIT or PLS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

TBC

Carlson

Civil3D

Job description

Survey Technician

Location: US-SC-Columbia

Job ID: 7768

# Positions: 1

Category: Survey

Join Us

Elevate Your Impact as a Survey Technician - Apply Your Expertise, Drive Quality, and Support Complex Projects

Are you an experienced surveying professional who thrives on delivering accurate, high-quality work that supports successful project outcomes? Do you enjoy applying your technical expertise in both field and office environments while collaborating with project teams to solve challenges and maintain precision throughout every phase of a project?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC. In this role, you'll leverage your surveying experience to support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, providing technical expertise, producing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure project success.

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, OpenRoads, TBC, Carlson, or Civil3D experience preferred
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong 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 preferred

Why You'll Love It Here

• Apply your expertise to projects that support critical infrastructure and strengthen the communities we serve
• Collaborate with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers on complex, impactful projects
• Expand your technical expertise through exposure to a diverse range of survey projects, technologies, and field conditions

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

Salary Range

$35.00 - $40.00

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 inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, 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.