Senior Survey Technician

SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN - Sacramento CA

What were looking for

The Senior Survey Technician is an advanced technical role responsible for producing high-quality survey maps exhibits surfaces and models with minimal supervision. This position supports Project Surveyors and Licensed Land Surveyors by performing complex drafting data processing and computation tasks. The Senior Survey Technician plays a key role in transforming field data and research into accurate complete and compliant survey deliverables. This position is ideal for individuals with strong CAD proficiency robust knowledge of land records and growing capability in boundary and easement analysis under licensed supervision.

What you will do

Technical Production & Mapping

• Prepare high-quality survey deliverables including:
• Topographic surveys
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
• Exhibits plats and supplemental drawings
• Generate accurate surfaces contours and terrain models using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Produce CAD drawings that meet company drafting standards and industry requirements.
• Create 3D models and surfaces from point cloud data lidar or photogrammetric sources.
• Perform field-to-office data reduction data cleanup and precise plotting of survey points.
• Review own work for accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable standards.

Boundary Easement & Title Support - Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor:

• Review and interpret:
  • Title reports
  • CC&Rs
  • Agreements dedications vacations
  • Easement documents
• Calculate and plot boundary lines easements right-of-way features and property dimensions.
• Assist in resolving boundary elements using accepted surveying principles and legal frameworks.
• Research property information including deeds Records of Survey tract maps parcel maps and as-built documentation.

Field Data Analysis & Control Processing

• Process GPS and conventional field data using Trimble Business Center and other survey software.
• Adjust and verify control networks; perform coordinate transformations under supervision.
• Ensure correct application of coding conventions attribute data and quality checks.
• Conduct limited field checks or site visits to verify critical information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you have

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Geomatics Engineering Civil Engineering or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
• 5 years experience in Land Surveying
• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) California preferred
• General knowledge of computers Microsoft office Adobe Internet Bluebeam etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center required.
• Knowledge and understanding of all types of utility plans

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer cellphone etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions(field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices jobsites client meetings etc.
  

Why Join Us

• Great culture Team Collaboration Innovative problem solving Responsive to clients Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay ($38 - $46/hr overtime DOE location)
• Paid Holidays
  
• Free office snacks
• Much more

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