Survey CAD Technician III

Survey Technician III

The Survey Technician III will execute technically complex land surveying assignments. The Survey Technician will also review survey maps and documents to assess technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and tax regulations.

Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation.

Major tasks include:

• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to start and complete projects with limited supervision. May manage multiple projects at one time.
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients.
• Convert all applicable data into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy, neatness, and speed.
• Perform boundary analysis from data collected in the field.
• Read and understand client requests, municipal / jurisdictional standards and specifications, other project related documents and ensure they are adhered to.
• Perform research of county, city and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize to prepare working sketches for field crews.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.
• Submit subdivision plats to various municipal / jurisdictional agencies for review. (Civil)
• Communicate between PM and Field Crew to insure work is complete and meets quality expectations.
• Communicate with other employees regarding project schedules.
• Mentor less experienced Survey Techs and Drafters
• Other duties as assigned.

Job skill requirements include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of ALTA Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, and specific vision abilities.

Mental demands include concentrating, conceptualizing, cooperative work with others, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learning new tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem-solving, and time pressures.

Standard work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Travel to worksites may be required.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.

Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.