Sr. Survey Technician

EMC Engineering Services•Statesboro, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN position works under the general supervision of a registered land surveyor and utilizes the principles and practices of surveying while performing preliminary, construction, boundary, and topographic surveys, as well as gather, analyze and monitor, simple to moderately complex surveying-related data. May serve as lead worker to less experienced survey staff. Research, process, review and/or preparation of a variety of survey related maps, documents, records, reports and correspondence. Operates computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs. Collects, compiles and/or analyzes data and field samples. Assists in the preparation of program and project schedules. Reviews drawings for conformance with established standards. Reads and interprets plans and specifications. Able to complete work assignments independently; supervisor advises techniques and procedures for unusual or difficult problems or non-routine work. Provides effective day-to-day supervision and training of assigned survey crew staff and assists in training entry-level staff May, from time to time, act as a Party Chief. Operates and maintains a variety of survey equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Determines equipment, materials and personnel needed for specific jobs. Identifies and implements priorities, effective courses of action to complete work assignments by established deadlines. Maintains files of maps, documents, and other records. Makes legible survey notes and drawings. Efficiently operates survey instruments, including GPS, robotics, electronic total stations and data collectors. Enters survey data in an organized and coherent manner into a data collector Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
Knowledge of construction practices.
Knowledge of computer-aided design and other general surveying computer software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license required – Must be insurable by fleet insurer.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
Regularly work on repetitive tasks.
Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Regularly use headphones and earpiece.
Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.
Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the phone.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical program preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary, construction, boundary, and topographic surveys.
Gather, analyze, and monitor surveying-related data.
Serve as lead worker to less experienced survey staff.
Research, process, review, and prepare survey-related maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence.
Operate computer-aided design, modeling, and other application programs.
Collect, compile, and analyze data and field samples.
Assist in the preparation of program and project schedules.
Review drawings for conformance with established standards.
Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Complete work assignments independently.
Provide day-to-day supervision and training of assigned survey crew staff.
Assist in training entry-level staff.
Act as a Party Chief.
Operate and maintain survey equipment.
Determine equipment, materials, and personnel needed for specific jobs.
Identify and implement priorities and courses of action to meet deadlines.
Maintain files of maps, documents, and other records.
Make legible survey notes and drawings.
Operate survey instruments, including GPS, robotics, electronic total stations, and data collectors.
Enter survey data into a data collector.
Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.