Survey Technician
At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.
Your Opportunity
You will work under the direction of a Professional Land Surveyor. You will assist in performing public record research and calculations to resolve property boundaries and rights of way; will perform drafting for mapping-related products on various sized projects. You may assist in scheduling for field crews and help prepare crews for their field work. You may also assist and/or prepare construction staking calculations and reports as needed. You may be required to make sure equipment is maintained, repaired and calibrated as needed.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for survey calculations, analysis, CAD drafting, and map preparation, abstracting title data, record drawings research, and internal coordination.
- Responsible for performing field surveying services to establish site control, perform data collection, construction staking, or other services.
- Work directly with project team members, licensed surveyors, engineers, and technical staff.
- Writes descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Requires basic knowledge of occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
- Demonstrates some experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and/or Equivalent.
- Understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of survey work.
- Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
- Ability to solve complex problems using creativity, and innovation.
- Demonstrates strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in surveying, engineering, engineering technology or related field and no previous experience, or
- High school diploma and three years paraprofessional field and/or office experience performing routine survey work utilizing modern technology and procedures.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.