Full-Time Surveying Technician

SUMMARY

This role supports the technical and administrative support for survey-related activities. This role assists in compiling, organizing, and preparing mapping and land conveyance documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data, drafting, and documentation across project teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in reviewing and organizing incoming survey data packages related to right-of-way, property boundaries, and land acquisition
• Support the preparation of legal descriptions and plat maps by gathering relevant information and updating templates under the supervision of a licensed surveyor or project lead
• Assist in assembling QA/QC packages, including closure reports, research materials, and supporting documentation for review
• Conduct basic research on land title records, deeds, and survey data, under guidance, to support mapping and documentation efforts
• Input and edit data using CAD and mapping software as directed by the Project Surveyor or technical staff
• Help maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for survey documents, plats, and legal files
• Follow established procedures to ensure compliance with survey standards and relevant legal requirements
• Provide general technical support to survey staff on assigned tasks and help track deliverables and document status

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of surveying principles including boundary determination, real property laws, and survey mathematics
• Proficiency in interpreting and creating legal descriptions and associated plat maps
• Familiarity with the California Coordinate System and its application in mapping and survey work
• Experience using CAD applications (AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar) for surveying and mapping tasks
• Understanding of relevant laws and standards including the Land Surveyors' Act, Subdivision Map Act, and right-of-way acquisition procedures
• Ability to interpret survey data and perform precise calculations and measurements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Certification as a Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or progressing toward licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
• Demonstrated experience working on public infrastructure projects, particularly large-scale transportation or rail projects
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software used to generate plat maps and legal descriptions
• Ability to perform repetitive technical tasks with consistency and accuracy
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Some travel may be required

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