Land Survey Technician Job at American Engineering, Chesapeake, VA

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  • American Engineering
  • Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Land Survey Technician

American Engineering is currently looking for a Land Survey Technician to work with our Survey Division located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The applicant will work in conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor to perform a wide variety of survey related tasks in an office setting. Primary duties will involve utilizing CAD software to create and manage survey-related drawings, plats, and technical documents, process field data, perform calculations, and produce accurate deliverables for surveying and engineering projects. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a good understanding of surveying techniques and equipment. Land Survey Technician will be capable of handling multiple projects while working effectively with Engineering and Surveying team members.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Creating and modifying survey drawings, plats, and other technical documents using AutoCAD, Carlson Survey and/ or Civil 3D efficiently and accurately.
  • Ensure field crews efficiently execute survey tasks, providing guidance and direction as needed
  • Processing field survey data from data collectors and GPS receivers, performing computations, and generating digital terrain models.
  • Researching and analyzing property records, preparing legal descriptions, and other relevant tasks.
  • Preparation of a wide variety of products, such as topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision and condominium plats, Utility exhibits, Construction Record Drawings, residential site plans and other survey and engineering documents
  • Working closely with surveyors, engineers, and field crews to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
  • Prepare stakeout plans, Cut Sheets and point files for construction layout projects
  • Reviewing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of survey drawings and data

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficiency in CAD Software: Strong skills in AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Civil 3D, or similar CAD software. Successful candidate will be required to have a minimum of 5 years experience as a CAD/ Land Survey Technician
  • Survey Knowledge: Understanding of surveying principles, field procedures, and equipment.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to perform calculations, analyze data, and solve technical problems.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with surveyors, engineers, and field crews.
  • Attention to Detail: Accuracy and precision in all tasks are crucial.
  • Education: An associate's degree in a survey-related field or formal CAD training is preferred. High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years in Land Surveying role.
  • Ability to work extended hours including Saturdays and ability for potential travel out of town, possibly for a week at a time.
  • Understanding of various surveying techniques, including boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass drug testing may be required.

Benefits

  • Full benefit package, including but not limited to: Health Insurance, 401 K Plan, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Company Overview

American Engineering is a fast growing, dynamic firm which provides growth opportunities for motivated employees. Our office location is American Engineering, 830 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 110, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Job Tags

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