The survey technician performs field surveying activities such as leveling, traversing, mapping, and construction layout using Trimble equipment, while collaborating with team members and ensuring safety protocols are followed to support land development and engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
Perform survey activities including leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys
Set up, adjust, and operate Trimble survey equipment such as total station, data collector, and GPS devices
Measure distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes
Review and adjust survey field calculations as needed
Locate or establish vertical and horizontal control points
Measure utility points including curb, gutter, water, sewer, storm drain, and paving using Trimble equipment
Prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings
Maintain survey work-issued vehicles, laptops, and equipment
Read and interpret engineering plans
Mentor survey crew members and assist with training and professional development
Requirements
Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys.
Set up, adjust, and operate Trimble survey equipment including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment.
Take pride in measuring distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes.
Review survey field calculations and adjust when needed.
Locate or establish vertical and horizontal control.
Utilize Trimble equipment to measure all utility points including curb and gutter, water sewer, storm drain, and paving.
Prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings.
Responsible for maintaining work-issued vehicles, laptops, and survey equipment.
Follow Atwell’s safety protocols.
Work independently as a one-man crew or collaborate with a survey crew member.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
Previous experience working outside is preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders.
Availability to travel as needed.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to verify calculations are correct is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1 to 4 of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment