Survey Technician - ESOP Growth & Fieldwork

LJA Engineering; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health & dental plans

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering is seeking a Survey Technician to support boundary surveying, mapping, and data gathering for client projects in the Phoenix area. This role offers hands-on field and office exposure with opportunities to work across multiple clients and services.

As an employee-owned firm, LJA emphasizes continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration. The position includes strong internal mobility, training programs, and a culture that balances accountability with a fun, productive

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of survey experience.
• CADD experience required; DOT experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written; ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather data used for creation of topographical maps.
• Stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
• Compare survey computations with standards to determine data adequacy.
• Collect information for new surveys from maps, prior data, photos, and records.
• Prepare topographic and contour maps including site features and survey notes.

Skills

Project scheduling

Strong communication

Client relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Survey data analysis

Education

Surveyor-in-Training certification by AZ Board of Land Surveying

Level II Certified Survey Technician certification

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

LJA Engineering is seeking a Survey Technician to support boundary surveying, mapping, and data gathering for client projects in the Phoenix area. This role offers hands-on field and office exposure with opportunities to work across multiple clients and services.

As an employee-owned firm, LJA emphasizes continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration. The position includes strong internal mobility, training programs, and a culture that balances accountability with a fun, productive