Survey Technician (N-2026-04)

Arora & Associates, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

401K with company match

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Arora & Associates, P.C. in New York City is looking for a Survey Technician to join their Land Surveying Department. This role involves assisting in survey crew planning, maintaining accurate records, and working with advanced survey equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Compensation is between $35-$45/hr, with several benefits including 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in surveying.
• Ability to operate survey equipment such as GPS.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing survey crew work.
• Keep records and sketches of work performed.
• Supervise maintenance of instruments and equipment.

Skills

Operation of survey equipment (total stations, data collectors)

Using survey adjustment software (Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity)

Analyzing and extracting data from point clouds

Using Microstation with InRoads or AutoCAD Civil3D

Familiar with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, or similar standards

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Arora and Associates, PC is seeking a Survey Technician to join our Land Surveying Department in New York City, NY. Applicant must be a responsible, motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong technical and computer skills, and able to work in a team environment in the office and in the field.

DUTIES

• Assist in planning, organizing and directing survey crew work
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed
• Reduce field notes
• Supervise the maintenance of instruments and equipment
• Reduce and analyze GNSS data for control networks
• Import field and analyze field data
• Register and extract data from point clouds
• Adjust conventional traverse and digital level data
• Prepare control and survey reports
• Prepare survey related plans meeting department and client specifications
• Coordinate with CAD technicians, other surveyors, and department manager to prepare the final deliverable

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Three to five years of experience doing the following:
• Operation of survey equipment such as total stations, data collectors, levels and (GPS)
• Using software to download survey data from data collectors
• Using survey adjustment software (Trimble Business Center and Leica Infinity)
• Analyzing and extracting data from point clouds
• Using Microstation with InRoads or AutoCAD Civil3D
• Route surveying using various methods
• TopoDOT experience preferred.
• Familiar with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, PANYNJ or similar state agency survey standards
• Familiar with USGS and NGS survey standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work on construction sites in NY weather
• Willing and able to work overtime and to travel for out-of-town assignments
• A valid driver's license

COMPENSATION

$35-45/hr.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• 8 paid federal holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Access to Teladoc and NurseLine
• Reimbursement for professional licensing and professional society dues
• Employer paid group term life insurance
• Guaranteed coverage in voluntary life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• 401K with company match
• TransitChek

EEO IS THE LAW

Arora and Associates, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Arora and Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or marital status. Women, disabled persons and veterans are encouraged to apply.