Senior Survey Technician

June 4, 2026

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Remote (AZ, CA, UT, WA preferred) Summary 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. Responsibilities Technical Production & Mapping <ul> <li>Prepare high-quality survey deliverables, including:</li> <li>Topographic surveys</li> <li>ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys</li> <li>Exhibits, plats, and supplemental drawings</li> <li>Generate accurate surfaces, contours, and terrain models using AutoCAD Civil 3D.</li> <li>Produce CAD drawings that meet company drafting standards and industry requirements.</li> <li>Create 3D models and surfaces from point cloud data, lidar, or photogrammetric sources.</li> <li>Perform field-to-office data reduction, data cleanup, and precise plotting of survey points.</li> <li>Review own work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.</li> </ul> Boundary, Easement & Title Support - Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor: <ul> <li>Review and interpret: <ul> <li>Title reports</li> <li>CC&Rs</li> <li>Agreements, dedications, vacations</li> <li>Easement documents</li> </ul> </li> <li>Calculate and plot boundary lines, easements, right-of-way features, and property dimensions.</li> <li>Assist in resolving boundary elements using accepted surveying principles and legal frameworks.</li> <li>Research property information, including deeds, Records of Survey, tract maps, parcel maps, and as-built documentation.</li> </ul> Field Data Analysis & Control Processing <ul> <li>Process GPS and conventional field data using Trimble Business Center and other survey software.</li> <li>Adjust and verify control networks; perform coordinate transformations under supervision.</li> <li>Ensure correct application of coding conventions, attribute data, and quality checks.</li> <li>Conduct limited field checks or site visits to verify critical information.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> Education/Experience <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying</li> <li>5+ years’ experience in Land Surveying</li> <li>Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) California, preferred</li> <li>General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.</li> <li>Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.</li> <li>Experience with Trimble Business Center, required.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of all types of utility plans</li> </ul>

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