Survey Technician

Survey Technician

A Survey Technician will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Surveyor and other industry experts. You will be given autonomy to produce detailed, high-quality drawings and reports in accordance with company standards and methodologies, technical guidelines and client needs. You will gain valuable experience working on projects within the land development, energy, industrial and infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities include:

• Exposure to several cutting-edge technologies, including UAV/drone, GPS, robotic total stations and laser scanning to produce field data which will be used to complete technical drawings and specifications.
• Preparing detailed reports summarizing complex field observations, and sophisticated analysis of on-site surveys.
• Working alongside field staff and senior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Using problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges.

Requirements include:

• Competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Ability to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.
• General aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.

SME's Core Values include:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off

Preferred Education:

• GED or better.
• High school or better.