Survey Technician III

Topographic, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician III in Midland, Texas, to handle technically complex land surveying assignments. Responsibilities include reviewing maps for technical accuracy, managing multiple projects, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a thorough knowledge of surveying standards, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Trimble software. The position involves significant problem-solving and project management within standard business hours of Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills for land surveying tasks.
• Experience with various survey types and techniques.
• Ability to mentor less experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex land surveying assignments.
• Review survey maps for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Prepare detailed survey drawings and legal descriptions.
• Perform quality checks on work produced.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of mathematics for survey analysis

Knowledge of ALTA Land Title Surveys

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret maps and legal descriptions

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Job description

The Survey Technician III will execute technically complex land surveying assignments. The Survey Technician will also review survey maps and documents to assess technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and tax regulations.

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation.

MAJOR TASKS

• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to start and complete projects with limited supervision. May manage multiple projects at one time.
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients.
• Convert all applicable data into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy, neatness, and speed.
• Perform boundary analysis from data collected in the field.
• Read and understand client requests, municipal / jurisdictional standards and specifications, other project related documents and ensure they are adhered to.
• Perform research of county, city and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Submit subdivision plats to various municipal / jurisdictional agencies for review. (Civil)
• Communicate between PM and Field Crew to insure work is complete and meets quality expectations.
• Communicate with other employees regarding project schedules.
• Mentor less experienced Survey Techs and Drafters
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of ALTA Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive/distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem-solving, time pressures.

STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE

Topographic OM, Inc. in office Standard business hours is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

TRAVEL

Travel to worksites may be required.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.