Survey Technician: Field & Office Precision for Infrastructure

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Elmwood Park Historic District (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Survey Technician to join the Survey Geospatial Team. You will apply field and office surveying standards, process data in Land Development software, and contribute to a portfolio of infrastructure projects with skilled professionals.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in surveying, proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office, and the ability to work outdoors. LSIT/PLS preferred; valid driver's license and travel readiness are required for short trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years of related survey experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software required; MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, TBC, Carlson, or Civil3D experience preferred
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of the surveying industry, including field survey operations, survey equipment, and data collection processes
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions, including navigating rough or uneven terrain as needed
• Valid driver's license required; ability to travel short-term preferred
• LSIT or PLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply a thorough understanding of field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare accurate survey plans and documents
• Use Land Development software to process field data, generate digital terrain models and contours, and produce high quality mapping deliverables
• Conduct boundary research and prepare written boundary descriptions with precision and clarity
• Perform and verify survey computations, traversing, layout work, and map interpretation
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation to support project accuracy

Skills

Field surveying

Data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

LSIT or PLS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

OpenRoads

Civil3D

Carlson

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Survey Technician to join the Survey Geospatial Team. You will apply field and office surveying standards, process data in Land Development software, and contribute to a portfolio of infrastructure projects with skilled professionals.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in surveying, proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office, and the ability to work outdoors. LSIT/PLS preferred; valid driver's license and travel readiness are required for short trips.