Survey Technician/Sr Survey Technician

Timmons Group; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Survey Technician/Senior Survey Technician in Staunton, VA! This dynamic role involves drafting subdivision plats, preparing staking maps, and conducting courthouse research. You will collaborate closely with project managers and contribute to innovative surveying solutions. The firm is recognized as a 'Best Firm to Work For,' offering a supportive culture and excellent resources for career growth. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for land surveying, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Land Surveying or related field.
• Experience with GPS and 3D laser scanning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafts subdivision plats and boundary surveys.
• Prepares staking maps and construction take-offs.
• Submits plats for jurisdictional approval.

Skills

Land Surveying

GPS

3D Laser Scanning

Communication Skills

Mathematical Concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying

Associate Degree in Geomatics

Related Field Experience

Job description

Company Description & Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Survey Technician/Senior Survey Technician to join our Survey Group located in our Staunton, VA office. The Survey Technician assists in applying principles, methods, and techniques of land surveying by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Drafts subdivision plats, boundary surveys, and easement plats
2. Prepares parcel descriptions
3. Prepares staking maps for subdivisions, infrastructure improvements, and site plans
4. Prepares cutsheets and construction take-offs
5. Drafts topographical surveys and creates digital terrain models
6. Performs limited courthouse research
7. Submits plats for jurisdictional approval
8. Works closely with the project manager and group leader
9. May substitute in the field when necessary
10. Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Geospatial Information Sciences, or a related field, or a minimum of three years of progressive survey field experience
• Experience working with GPS and 3D laser scanning is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, scope of services, project budgets, jurisdictional platting & submittal requirements, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read deed descriptions, title reports, zoning reports, survey plats, DOT plans, engineering drawings, and aerial topographic mapping
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We seek high-energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share our commitment to the company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With over 15 offices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice, providing our team with excellent resources, technology, and culture for career growth. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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