Survey Technician

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Job summary

Santa Fe County seeks a skilled Survey Technician to perform field surveying, GIS asset collection, and data management for Public Works projects. You will support surveying operations, process field data, and generate maps and staking documents.

The role requires experience with survey equipment, topographic surveying, and construction layouts, with emphasis on accuracy and organizational skills. Occasional trips to construction sites and adherence to safety protocols are expected.

Qualifications

Must have field survey experience with construction layout.
Experience in recording survey measurements and field notes.

Responsibilities

Operate surveying equipment (total stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors, levels, drones).
Perform topographic surveying and construction staking layout.
Set up and break down field equipment for surveys.
Use survey control points per project requirements.
Record measurements and field notes accurately.
Ensure safety and environmental compliance at sites.
Process data in Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, AutoCAD.
Create/update survey maps, plats, and staking docs.
Collect and manage GPS asset data.
Review project scope and organize electronic files.

Skills

Survey methods

Boundary research

Survey instruments

COGO calculations

GPS/Total Station data collection

Software adaptability

Organization & communication

Following instructions

Coordinate geometry reading

Read construction plans

NMDOT standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble GPS

Leica GPS

Total Station

ArcGIS

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision of the Roads Maintenance Superintendent, performs a variety of technical and skilled survey engineering and GIS asset collection work in the field; assists field staff; performs related work as required. Provides surveying support and data collection, oversight and coordination for the Public Works Department construction and maintenance projects.

Essential Job Functions

Operate and maintain surveying equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors (GIS, GPS), levels, and drones (if applicable).

Perform topographic surveying, construction staking layout, elevation grading layout with level, and as-built survey verification .

Set up and break down equipment for various survey and data collection assignments.

Use survey control points in accordance with project requirements and known accuracy standards.

Record survey measurements and field notes accurately and legibly.

Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations at job sites.

Process and download field data into survey software (e.g., Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, AutoCAD).

Create and update survey maps, plats, and construction staking documentation.

Collect, correct and manage GPS asset data.

Review and follow project scope, keeping all project information and electronic files well organized.

Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Must complete all training as designated or assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of field survey methods, techniques and instruments used in the measurement and location of lines, elevations, areas, angles, points, and contours of the earth's surface; civil engineering and survey terminology.

Knowledge of deed and/or boundary research, for the purpose of identifying County right-of-way (ROW).

Skill in the use and maintenance of optical and electrical surveying instruments and equipment.

Ability to perform basic calculations such as area, distance, elevation, and coordinate geometry (COGO).

Skill in using Trimble and Leica GPS, Trimble Robotic Total Station (SX-10 or pre-Trimble Total Stations), Trimble (TSC3) or other various Data Collectors and Trimble Business Center (TBC); and ArcGIS for survey data and information.

Ability to learn other computer software as needed

Ability to independently plan and organize work; to present information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; to establish effective and tactual working relationships with County staff, contractors, utility companies and the public.

Ability to follow instructions/work orders from project managers.

Ability to read and calculate (perform map check, translate and rotate reference coordinates onto measured field coordinates) a recorded subdivision plat or a metes and bounds legal description.

Ability to read and comprehend Construction Plans.

Ability to apply NMDOT Standards/ Code lists and survey requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Three (3) years of survey experience in construction layout.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and onsite at construction locations in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens. Work involves high risk or potentially dangerous situations, excessive noise and work near hazardous/moving equipment or machinery. Work may require the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance or equipment. Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required. Early morning, evening and weekend work may be required. May be designated as an essential employee on occasion.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain certifications required.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

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