Survey Technician I

Percheron LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron LLC in Texas is seeking a Survey Technician I to assist the CAD Manager and Project Managers in processing and QA/QC of field data, supporting project research, setup, and deliverables. You will develop detailed CAD drawings, interpret field notes, and help deliver metes and bounds descriptions, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to project schedules.

Qualifications

• CST I or completion of a two-year vocational-technical program is desirable.
• Skill in drawing diagrams, charts, and maps and the ability to explain them clearly.
• Experience planning land and water surveys and in preparing technical or research reports.
• Ability to survey and measure land accurately.
• Professional communication with coworkers and clients; ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed AutoCAD/Civil drawings with accuracy and speed.
• Interpret field crew notes, analyze and process conventional and GPS data.
• Perform deed analysis and prepare working sketches from deeds and other sources for field and other uses.
• Produce metes and bounds descriptions, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, plats, and other survey-related deliverables.
• Perform other duties from time to time as the supervisor may deem necessary.
• Knowledge of basic survey practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CAD drafting

Field data QA/QC

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

CST I or 2-year vocational-technical program

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

GPS data processing

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Survey Technician I will assist the CAD Manager and Project Managers in processing and QA/QC of all field data. They assist with project research, setup, and deliverables.

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drawings in AutoCAD/Civil accuracy, and speed.
• Interpret field crew notes, analyze and process conventional and GPS data.
• Perform deed analysis and prepare working sketches from deeds and other sources for field and other uses.
• Produce metes and bounds descriptions, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, plats, and other survey related deliverables.
• Perform other duties from time to time as the supervisor may deem necessary.
• Knowledge of basic survey practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• CST I or completion of a two-year vocation-technical program is desirable.
• Surveying technicians need a high level of skill in drawing diagrams, charts, and maps; explaining charts and maps; planning land and water surveys; preparing technical or research reports; and surveying and measuring land.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with co-workers and clients and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per the work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and working overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 100% of time in an office environment.
• Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to forty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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