Surveying Technician

Job Summary:

• Works on routine calculations and drawings with some supervision and reviews engineering designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.

Accountability and Duties:

• Ensures proposal protocol is followed
• Mentors and assists with training other CAD staff
• Accurately completes CAD drawings using firm standards
• Cooperates with engineers, architects, planners, technicians, and draftspersons in the conduct of project activities.
• Performs basic calculations at the directions of design teams
• Accurately completes improvement plans: grading, utility, paving, drainage
• Completes drawing preparation in allotted timeframe
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects for self, team members, and subordinates
• Prepares and monitors project budgets
• Keeps supervisor informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• Valid driver's license.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree or technical experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to design/engineer moderately difficult engineering projects
• Available to work nights and weekends to complete a project as necessary
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework
• Knowledge of the industry and related software
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, LDD and Microsoft Office
• Must be fluent in the English language

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

Employer's Disclaimer:

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.