Survey Technician

Survey Technician At LJA EngineeringLJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:Employee-owned. Client-focusedEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Consistently ranked as a Top WorkplaceInternal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industryWe celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approachOur culture champions continuous learning and personal growthWe believe success comes through constant evolution and communicationWe are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impactAs a Survey Technician at LJA Engineering, you will be responsible for preparing metes and bounds descriptions for boundary surveying projects, exhibits and various mapping products.A typical day might include:Gathers data used for creation of topographical mapsCompile information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plansCompare survey computations with applicable standards in order to determine adequacy of dataCollect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records and other relevant informationPrepare topographic and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information such as charts, drawings, and survey notesRequired education/license/certifications:Surveyor-in-Training certification by the Arizona Board of Land Surveying, orLevel II Certified Survey Technician certificationRequired qualifications:5-10 years of survey experienceProject schedulingCADD experience is required and DOT experience is a plusSolid proficiency with Microsoft Office programsStrong communication skills both oral and writtenAbility to build strong relationships with internal and external clientsAt LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.