Certified Survey Technician II

Stratus Team•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Stratus Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places. The Role The Hybrid Survey Technician / Field Surveyor supports land surveying projects through a combination of field data collection and office-based survey processing. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys working both outdoors and in a technical office environment. Responsibilities include operating survey equipment in the field, gathering accurate spatial data, processing survey information, preparing CAD deliverables, and supporting project teams in the production of high-quality survey documents. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, easement exhibits, utility surveys, construction staking, and land development projects throughout the Metro Atlanta region and surrounding Southeast markets.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of land surveying experience, either field, office, or a combination of both
Experience operating survey equipment including GPS/GNSS and total stations
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CAD software
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to travel throughout the Atlanta region and occasionally to project sites across Georgia and neighboring states

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
CST (Certified Survey Technician) certification or ability to obtain certification
Experience with Trimble, Leica, Carlson, or Topcon equipment and software
Knowledge of Georgia land surveying standards and procedures
Experience with UAV/drone surveys, LiDAR, GIS, or reality capture technologies

Responsibilities

Perform field data collection using GNSS/GPS equipment, robotic total stations, digital levels, and data collectors
Assist with boundary, topographic, route, utility, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys
Perform construction staking and as-built surveys
Establish and verify survey control points and benchmarks
Maintain accurate field notes and electronic data records
Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company standards and industry best practices
Maintain and care for survey vehicles, equipment, and field supplies
Download, organize, and process field survey data
Prepare and edit survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software
Create topographic maps, boundary exhibits, easement plats, staking calculations, and survey deliverables
Assist with record research, deed research, plats, and public records investigations
Perform quality control reviews of survey data and drawings
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and survey crews to ensure project accuracy and schedule compliance
Support development of survey reports and project documentation