Survey Technician

Westwood Professional Services; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is looking for a Survey Technician to assist Registered Professional Surveyors with various tasks including CAD production, boundary analysis, and deed research.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and knowledge of ALTA surveys and must be proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D. This is a full-time opportunity located in Westminster, Colorado with a focus on professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of ALTA surveys and boundary analysis is required.
• Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production and boundary analysis.
• Process raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with field crews and other office staff.

Skills

Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of ALTA surveys and boundary analysis

Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D

Full use of Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Associate degree in surveying or engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MicroStation

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Registered Professional Surveyors with CAD production, deed research, boundary analysis, easement preparation, legal description, and computing survey points
• Processing raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
• Coordinating and working with field crews and other office staff
• Ensuring division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Leading by example – displaying 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, and 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
• Experience with land development, both commercial and residential, and public infrastructure projects
• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
• Experience searching for/recovering Public Land Survey System monuments
• Ability to travel and remain on a project site or another 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
• MicroStation experience preferred
• Ability to utilize survey field equipment preferred
• FAA Part 107 UAS license

Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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.

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