Senior Survey Technician / Land Survey Intern (LSI)

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.•Meridian, ID

6h•$34 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is seeking a technically strong, detail-oriented survey professional for a Senior Survey Technician / Land Survey Intern (LSI) position in their Meridian, Idaho office. This role supports office production, field operations, construction staking calculations, survey data processing, records research, technical coordination, quality control, and the preparation of high-quality survey deliverables. The successful applicant will collaborate with Professional Land Surveyors, survey leadership, field personnel, and project teams on various civil infrastructure projects including transportation, municipal, land development, aviation, and water/wastewater. The ideal candidate understands the entire survey data lifecycle from collection to documentation and can anticipate project needs, identify technical issues, and coordinate effectively between field and office staff, while also providing guidance to less-experienced team members. J-U-B values well-rounded professionals committed to continuous growth.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive land surveying experience preferred; candidates with an equivalent combination of experience, education, and demonstrated technical ability will be considered.
Passage of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam and current Idaho Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certification preferred. Candidates not currently certified should demonstrate a commitment toward professional licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor.
High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training, college coursework, or surveying-related education preferred.
Strong working knowledge of records research, boundary procedures, construction staking practices, survey data processing, and survey deliverable preparation.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, including survey database workflows, surface development, point coding, and preparation of design-ready base mapping.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and independently check construction staking calculations, process complex survey data, and perform substantive quality-control reviews.
Strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to organize and evaluate complex survey information.
Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate with Professional Land Surveyors, field personnel, engineers, project managers, clients, and other technical staff.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, provide technical guidance to others, and support multiple active projects.
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Ability to assist with field work when required, including physically demanding work in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Flexibility to work extended hours when project schedules require.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to quality, accuracy, defensibility, professional responsibility, and continuous improvement in the delivery of professional surveying services.

Nice To Haves

Operating UAV/drone platforms
LiDAR and point-cloud processing
GNSS workflows
Geodetic control networks
FAA Part 107 certification

Responsibilities

Support Professional Land Surveyor(s) and survey leadership with office production, project coordination, technical review, and preparation of survey deliverables.
Perform and evaluate records research, including surveys, deeds, subdivision plats, easements, right-of-way documents, BLM/GLO materials, and other supporting records.
Prepare field information packages, staking notes, control information, maps, exhibits, and project documentation for complex assignments.
Prepare, organize, and independently check construction staking calculations for municipal, transportation, land development, utility, and other civil infrastructure projects.
Process and analyze field data using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D with survey database, GNSS workflows, point coding, and established J-U-B procedures.
Prepare topographic surveys, existing conditions base mapping, exhibits, surfaces, and other design-ready survey deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Provide technical support for boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, subdivision plats, Records of Survey, easement exhibits, right-of-way exhibits, and survey control networks.
Coordinate with field personnel regarding project scope, field procedures, control requirements, staking needs, deliverable expectations, and documentation requirements.
Help maintain alignment between field operations and direction provided by the Professional Land Surveyor(s) responsible for the work, particularly regarding accuracy, completeness, quality control, and defensibility.
Perform closures, dimension verification, surface checks, point coding reviews, drafting reviews, staking calculation checks, and other quality-control tasks.
Identify technical issues, communicate them promptly, and help develop practical solutions in coordination with the Professional Land Surveyor(s) responsible for the work.
Help organize workload, support project schedules, and coordinate deliverable needs across multiple active projects.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced survey technicians and field personnel.
Collaborate with in-house engineers, project managers, field personnel, and survey professionals across J-U-B offices.
Assist with field work when project needs require, including survey data collection, monument recovery, construction staking, field verification, and crew support.
Exercise sound professional judgment, communicate clearly, and uphold J-U-B standards for safety, quality, and professional responsibility.