Survey Technician

Socotec; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, through AEG, seeks a Survey Technician to join the Survey Department and support fieldwork across diverse sites. You will operate survey equipment, record field data, and assist with basic analysis while collaborating with teammates in outdoor environments.

The role requires reading civil plans, maps and specifications, maintaining gear, and occasional long days with travel. OSHA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of relevant experience, preferably in surveying sector.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork and operate survey equipment in varying locations.
• Read and interpret civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
• Record field notes and sketches in field books.
• Maintain, charge, and calibrate equipment.
• Download data and perform limited CADD work.
• Travel to job sites and stay out of town as required.
• Willing to work long days, evenings/weekends when required.

Skills

Survey equipment

Operate equipment

Communication

Math basics

Equipment maintenance

Field notes

Read plans/maps

Geometry/Trigonometry

Outdoor work

Travel

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CADD

Job description

AEG a SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

This American Engineers Group, LLC a Socotec Company (AEG) Position Advertisement is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) that do not cause undue hardship on AEG will be considered as required by local, state, or federal law.

Job Description

The Survey Technician position supports the Survey Department by performing fieldwork and operating survey equipment and can work outdoors as part of a field crew in varying conditions and locations.

• Strong knowledge of surveying equipment.
• Operate surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors, levels, etc.).
• Interact and communicate effectively with fellow team members.
• Perform basic computations.
• Maintain, charge, and calibrate equipment.
• Record field notes and sketches in the field books.
• Clear brush and carry equipment and supplies during fieldwork.
• Download data and perform limited CADD work.
• Can read and understand civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
• Perform mathematics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry used in field survey analyses.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and teach policies, technical concepts, and designs.
• Can work outdoors in varying weather conditions, terrain, and geographies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel and stay out of town overnight if specific jobs require due to travel distances.
• Willing to work long days, out of town, evenings/weekends when required.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Training:

1+ years of relevant experience, preferably in surveying sector, is preferred

MINIMUM ABILITY TO SAFELY USE AND OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT

Equipment typically associated with this position within thirty (30) days

Required Licenses/ Certificates/ Registrations:

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

Additional Information

Additional information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AEG a SOCOTEC company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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