Survey Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a candidate for a surveying position focused on data processing of field survey projects. Responsibilities include performing survey computations and developing topographic maps using both conventional and advanced technologies like LiDAR.

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of surveying techniques and proficiency with various drafting software. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a company that values employee ownership and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, GNSS surveys, and construction stakeouts.
• Familiarity with third-party software for data reduction and drafting.
• Experience with Carlson Survey or Open Roads Designer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing the data processing phase of field survey projects.
• Analyze raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy.
• Develop topographic base mapping through conventional survey and/or LiDAR.

Skills

Knowledge of geomatics, surveying, and reality capture

Proficient with survey computations

Experience with Carlson Survey and/or Open Roads Designer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Survey

Microstation

StarNET

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

The Survey/Geomatics department offers an exciting work environment that leverages modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, drones, robotics, bathymetry, etc.) balanced with sound traditional survey procedures to deliver projects.

Position Summary

Responsible for completing the data processing phase of specific field survey projects, deed research, boundary computations, plat drafting and other related tasks.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of geomatics, surveying, and reality capture
• Proficient with survey computations
• Experience with Carlson Survey and/or Open Roads Designer
• Performs office computations necessary for completing task assignments, including QA/QC
• Develop topographic base mapping (field to finish processing) through conventional survey and/or LiDAR
• Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, GNSS surveys, and construction stakeouts
• Familiarity with third‑party software for data reduction and drafting, including AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Microstation, StarNET, and/or Trimble Business Center

Preferred Experience

• Carlson Survey or Open Roads Designer experience
• Knowledge of network adjustments (StarNET)
• Boundary experience
• NCDOT experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a general office environment 95% of the time. It is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Fieldwork is required 5% of the time, where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more …

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.