Survey Technician I

Percheron LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Percheron LLC is seeking a Survey Technician I to support the CAD Manager and Project Managers in processing and QA/QC of field data. You will assist with project research, setup, and deliverables.

Responsibilities include developing detailed drawings in AutoCAD/Civil accuracy and speed, interpreting field notes, processing GPS data, and producing survey deliverables such as plats and boundary surveys while maintaining strict attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Duties require drawing diagrams, charts, and maps; interpreting field notes and data.
• Basic surveying practices, procedures, and equipment knowledge.
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and clients and follow directions.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

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 deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil drawings

Surveying knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CST I or two-year vocational program

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS equipment

Job description

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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