Survey Technician

Survey Technician Opportunity

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a driven, adaptable, and solutions-focused Survey Technician to join our growing team in Connecticut! If you're someone who can follow direction while also thinking on your feet and taking initiative, this is your chance to step into a role where your skills truly make an impact.

As part of our Survey/Geospatial team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology to capture data from the air, ground, and subsurface, delivering insights that are faster, safer, and more precise than ever before. From mapping communities to supporting major infrastructure projects, your work will fuel smarter decisions and shape the future.

Accelerate your career growth, sharpen your expertise, and become part of the team that's setting new standards in surveying and geospatial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operation of all conventional and GPS surveying equipment.
• Serve as Field-Lead and demonstrate responsible charge for all types of Field Surveys with minimal oversight.
• Organize and coordinate the work of field staff on select projects.
• Mentor, supervise and manage field duties of junior field staff.
• Participate in the project meetings with clients, and represent the firm on site.
• Maintain familiarity with currently accepted standards and methods of survey.
• Coordinate and perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Attend jobsite specific safety training provided at client site.
• Read & understand plans and specifications
• Reduce and adjust field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings. May reduce & extract LiDAR data.
• Prepare plans and maps for various types of surveys in AutoCAD with supervision.
• Analyze and compute boundary records in support of Licensed staff.
• Provide accurate computation for layout on select projects under direction of Licensed staff.
• Provide assistance to Licensed staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
• Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience
• OSHA 10 hours of safety certification required, HAZWOP 24 or 40 hours and Roadway Worker helpful. NPS certification desired. CST preferred.
• Proficient various data techniques and coding systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and/or Bentley Microstation and related software to prepare basic plans and computations.
• Advanced knowledge of operation for various surveying instruments, techniques, and computations.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the application of remote sensing techniques, including Terrestrial and Mobile LiDAR & Photogrammetry is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of angular and linear measurement systems
• Valid drivers' license required and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!