Survey Technician: Data to Deliverables & CAD Prep

pennoniexternalcareers; Kansas City (MO, DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Survey Technician for our Milton, DE location. This full-time role supports the land surveying team by processing data and producing final deliverables, while assisting both office and field staff under the Senior Survey Project Manager.

You will gain exposure to surveying operations, CAD standards, and coordination with clients, contributing to accurate, compliant project outputs in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Land Surveying or Engineering preferred.
• Ability to learn survey operations, principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of engineering plans and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Process survey data using current CAD standards and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor field crew production and provide quality assurance support.
• Research historical maps, land records, prior surveys, and title reports.
• Prepare survey computations, staking/control exhibits, and crew instructions.
• Create cadastral maps, existing-conditions plans, and plats from field and office data using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform initial quality control of field deliverables per standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with supervisor to meet client-specific requirements.
• Assist as a field technician to complete survey fieldwork as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Follow established safety and security procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Strong math skills

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Land Surveying or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Reading engineering plans

Job description

Pennoni is hiring a Survey Technician for our Milton, DE location. This full-time role supports the land surveying team by processing data and producing final deliverables, while assisting both office and field staff under the Senior Survey Project Manager.

You will gain exposure to surveying operations, CAD standards, and coordination with clients, contributing to accurate, compliant project outputs in a collaborative office environment.