Survey Technician

Topographic, Co.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Co. in Santa Fe, New Mexico is seeking a Survey Technician I to carry out technically complex land surveying tasks. The role involves reviewing documents for technical accuracy, producing maps using Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD software, and ensuring compliance with property laws.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and analytical skills, along with a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities also include performing QA/QC procedures and preparing legal descriptions. This position requires work authorization in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in technical report writing.
• Ability to perform QA/QC procedures on work.
• Capability to conduct research on easements and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Execute technically complex land surveying assignments.
• Prepare working sketches for field crews using research.
• Produce detailed maps and legal documents.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis

Ability to apply technical report writing methods

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

The Survey Technician I will execute technically complex land surveying assignments. The Survey Technician will also review survey maps and documents to assess technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and regulations.

Inter-Relationships

Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation.

Major Tasks

• Perform research of county, city, and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize it to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skill Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentration, conceptualization, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learning new tasks, interruptive/distractive environment, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem-solving, time pressures.

Standard Work Schedule

Topographic OM, Inc. in office Standard business hours is Monday–Friday from 6am–7pm. The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Travel

Travel to worksites may be required.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Drug-Free Workplace

This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.

AAP / EEO Statement

Topographic, Inc. 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. 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.