Land Survey Technician

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Mason City, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Land Survey Technician to join our talented Geospatial Data Services team. This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the Mason City, IA area. We are an employee-owned company guided by engaged and empowered team members, with a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. We are committed to Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a survey team.
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain, carry up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors for 8-12 hours in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed for projects, team meetings, and overnight stays to support out-of-town work.
• MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH’s Driving Program.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of field and/or office land surveying experience.
• Experience with boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and data collection using Total Stations and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Experience with survey drafting, computations, legal descriptions, and plan interpretation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Field experience with Trimble survey equipment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the completion of field surveys for a variety of transportation, municipal, and land development projects.
• Assist with data reduction, digital terrain modeling/surface creation, and preparation of survey deliverables including right-of-way plats, certified survey maps, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking documents.
• Provide technical assistance with easement descriptions, boundary research, and courthouse/title research to gather property ownership and survey information.
• Support survey crews with field data collection using GPS and Total Station equipment.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability
• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives valued
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed