Surveying Technician

Monaloh Basin Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Monaloh Basin Engineers in Pittsburgh seeks a motivated Survey CAD Technician/Designer with 3–5 years of office and field surveying experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required to support transportation, utility, land development, and oil & gas projects.

You will process survey data, develop base maps, alignments, surfaces and DTMs, and prepare boundary, topo, right-of-way, construction layouts and as-built drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of office and/or field surveying experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Trimble Business Center.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, methods, and procedures.
• Experience processing survey field data from total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey plans, plats, as-built drawings, and mapping deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process field data collected from total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV/LiDAR platforms.
• Develop and maintain base maps, alignments, surfaces, and digital terrain models.
• Prepare boundary, topographic, right-of-way, construction layout, and existing conditions drawings.
• Prepare pipeline alignment sheets, plats, and related mapping deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and agency standards.
• Coordinate with survey field crews, Project Managers, and engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Organize and maintain project files and digital survey data.
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables while meeting established budgets and schedules.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Survey data processing

Surveying principles

UAV/LiDAR data handling

Attention to detail

Project coordination

OpenRoads Designer

GPS/GNSS data processing

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Total stations

GPS/GNSS equipment

Terrestrial laser scanners

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

MBE is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician / Survey Designer to support our growing Survey and Geospatial Division. This position is ideal for an individual with 3–5 years of office and field surveying experience who is proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and enjoys working on a diverse range of transportation, utility, land development, and oil & gas projects.

The successful candidate will process survey data, prepare high-quality survey deliverables, and collaborate closely with Project Managers and field crews to ensure accurate and timely project completion.

• Prepare survey plans, plats, as-built drawings, and mapping deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process field data collected from total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV/LiDAR platforms.
• Develop and maintain base maps, alignments, surfaces, and digital terrain models.
• Prepare boundary, topographic, right-of-way, construction layout, and existing conditions drawings.
• Prepare pipeline alignment sheets, plats, and related mapping deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and agency standards.
• Coordinate with survey field crews, Project Managers, and engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Organize and maintain project files and digital survey data.
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables while meeting established budgets and schedules.

MBE is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Survey CAD Technician / Survey Designer to support our growing Survey and Geospatial Division. This position is ideal for an individual with 3–5 years of office and field surveying experience who is proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and enjoys working on a diverse range of transportation, utility, land development, and oil & gas projects.

The successful candidate will process survey data, prepare high-quality survey deliverables, and collaborate closely with Project Managers and field crews to ensure accurate and timely project completion.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare survey plans, plats, as-built drawings, and mapping deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Process field data collected from total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, terrestrial laser scanners, and UAV/LiDAR platforms.
• Develop and maintain base maps, alignments, surfaces, and digital terrain models.
• Prepare boundary, topographic, right-of-way, construction layout, and existing conditions drawings.
• Prepare pipeline alignment sheets, plats, and related mapping deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and agency standards.
• Coordinate with survey field crews, Project Managers, and engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Organize and maintain project files and digital survey data.
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables while meeting established budgets and schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor\'s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of office and/or field surveying experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Trimble Business Center.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, methods, and procedures.
• Experience processing survey field data from total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), or other transportation-related projects.
• Experience supporting oil & gas, pipeline, or utility projects.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC), OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar survey processing software.
• Experience working with terrestrial laser scanning and/or Mobile or Drone LiDAR data.
• Knowledge of right-of-way plans, boundary surveys, and construction staking deliverables.
• Understanding of PennDOT Digital Delivery standards and transportation survey workflows.

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