Survey Technician

Westwood Professional Services; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our team. This role will assist Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points.

The position involves processing field data in Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D, performing QA/QC checks, and coordinating with field crews and other office staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, and topographic surveys.
• Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center for production activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points.
• Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
• Perform QA/QC checks.
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff.
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are followed.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

ALTA surveys

Boundary analysis

Topographic surveys

Easement documents

Legal descriptions

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Surveying/Engineering Technology

SIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Job Summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our team. This position will assist Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points
• Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
• Perform QA/QC checks
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Experience

• Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final plat preparation, construction staking
• Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center for production activities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, support project coordination, and interact with other design services
• Full use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment that is in a growth mode

Preferred Experience

• An Associate Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
• SIT Certification
• Land Development, both Commercial and Residential, and Public Infrastructure Projects
• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
• Experience searching for and recovering Public Land Survey System monuments
• Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self‑funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed); Processing and drafting utilizing LiDAR point clouds and imagery
• TBC Scanning Module preferred
• MicroStation experience preferred
• Ability to utilize survey field equipment is preferred
• FAA Part 107 UAS License

Equity and Inclusion Statement

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary

$25-38 per hour

Expiration

This position is expected to close on or before 7/1/2026.