Survey Technician III

Biglakechamber; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equitable benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A municipal government in Minnesota is seeking a Survey Technician III to lead surveying projects for road construction, maintain surveying data, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering, three years of relevant experience, and strong skills in GNSS and AutoCAD. Located in Elk River, this position offers opportunities for professional growth alongside a culture that values community service and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in land surveying and engineering.
• Valid MN Driver’s License is required.
• Willingness to obtain MNDOT certifications such as Aggregate production.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering road and bridge infrastructure design field layout.
• Quality control on topographic surveys and GPS data collection.
• Conduct Highway Right of Way boundary surveys and maintain equipment.

Skills

Land Surveying

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)

Data Collection

Education

Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS Receivers

Total Stations

CADD Software

Job description

Job Summary

Survey Technician III functions as a survey lead worker. This position is responsible for gathering and distributing pertinent field control and design information required for road construction (infrastructure) projects, right of way plats, Public Land Survey System government land corner maintenance program, parks, trails and easements. Communicate project needs and requirements with County Surveyor, Supervisor, Engineers, Inspectors, highway contractors, landowners and other agencies. Office duties include creating government land corner location reference sheets, aiding in road design plans, analyzing and reviewing right of way plats using computer aided drafting (AutoCAD) software. Equipment operation of state‑of‑the‑art Global Navigation Satellite System equipment, data collectors, robotic total stations, levels and other survey equipment as needed.

This position is based out of the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, MN. Sherburne County is one of the fastest‑growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose.

Learn more about Sherburne County, our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineering road and bridge infrastructure design field layout. Providing horizontal and vertical control for county road construction projects including underground utilities, curb and gutter, catch basins, manholes, super elevated curves, roadways, etc. Coordinate with supervisor on project needs and timelines. Verify infrastructure placement, elevations per design plans, and field data for design estimates.
• Execute and quality control the data collection of topographic surveys which include existing physical features, structures and contour reliefs within a specified corridor or segment of county or county state aid highway, bridges, ditch system, easement, or property of interest. Communicate instructions to team personnel, reviewing inconsistencies, project timelines, requirements with supervisor. Set up, maintain and troubleshoot surveying equipment and software. Provide visual and material inspection services during road construction when needed.
• Conduct Highway Right of Way boundary survey field work, data capture of located monuments, and place at Right of Way plat boundary limits. Operate GPS receivers, software and data collectors. Provide reference ties on Government Land Office section corners within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Contact and communicate with landowners for access across private property.
• Serve as a responsible and reliable team member and lead survey worker to assigned personnel, which may consist of seasonal intern employees.
• Review Right of Way Plats for County Surveyor.
• Research county information relative to assigned projects.

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for this position.

• Associate’s Degree or Two-Year post secondary education in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering; AND three years work experience in land surveying and engineering with CADD and GNSS. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid MN Driver’s License is required.
• Obtaining MNDOT certifications will include:
  • Aggregate production
  • Grading and Base Tester and Inspector
  • Bituminous Street

Supplemental Information

Candidates will be reviewed upon posting closing and will be contacted via e‑mail if invited for an interview.