Senior Survey Technician

Senior Survey Technician

As the Senior Survey Technician, you will be responsible for the production of CAD deliverables while applying knowledge of surveying and mapping principles. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing survey drawings, working with boundary and topographic data, and utilizing CAD software to support land development, commercial, and construction projects. Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and utility mapping is a plus.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Prepare accurate CAD drawings and deliverables for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and land development surveys.
• Apply surveying and mapping principles to support project documentation, including legal descriptions, easements, and survey research.
• Perform calculations for field crews and assist with survey data processing and mapping activities.
• Analyze deeds, plats, legal documents, and research materials to support the production of survey deliverables.
• Utilize CAD software to process survey data, create plan sets, and extract linework and features from point clouds using TopoDOT or similar software.
• Collaborate with survey field crews to assist with data collection, quality control, and project completion.
• Maintain knowledge of current surveying technology, CAD standards, and software updates.

What You'll Need:

• Experience with ALTA/NSPS standards, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, FEMA-related survey requirements, and preparation of legal descriptions preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of CADD systems, including Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite; additional surveying and design software experience is a plus.
• Understanding of survey drafting standards, mapping principles, and the ability to interpret survey field data and project documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Interest in continued professional growth and pursuing advancement within the surveying and mapping profession.
• Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.

DRMP Offers:

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

About DRMP

Transforming communities and strengthening connectivity across the Southeast since 1977, DRMP is an award-winning multidiscipline firm that delivers infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of our public, private, and industrial clients. We're 700+ employees strong and growing, with 23 strategically located offices.

With expertise in six core markets – alternative delivery, construction services, federal, surveying and mapping/geospatial, and transportation – we're ranked among Engineering News-Record's "Top 500 Design Firms" and have earned both local and national recognition for project excellence. That growth and recognition wouldn't be possible without the people behind it. At DRMP, employees are supported, challenged, and valued through professional development, career advancement opportunities, and work that contributes to the communities we serve. When you join DRMP, you're not just building a career – you are making a difference and helping shape what's next.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Initial Screening

Stage 3: 1st Interview

Stage 4: Offer

Stage 5: Hired