Survey Technician

Dewberry • Frederick, MD

3d • $66,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Survey Technician for its Frederick, Maryland office. The technician will be a detail-oriented member of a professional surveying team, supporting survey project managers and helping deliver subdivision record plats, easement and right-of-way documents, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, as-built surveys, and topographic surveys. The role also involves survey computations, construction stakeout computations, grade sheets, and cutsheet preparation. Experience with LiDAR scanning is a plus.

The position requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and coordinating daily with survey and engineering managers, project managers, office staff, clients, and support roles. The technician must contribute to the goals of Dewberry’s land surveying team and its surveying, design, and consulting practices. The projected annual salary range is $66,000–$85,000 for the Frederick, MD office; the range may vary based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least three years of survey experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong AutoCAD drafting and computing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Diverse survey experience, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, GPS control surveys, construction stakeout for residential and commercial projects, and cutsheets.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

• College degree (preferred but not required).
• Experience with Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, and Civil3D.
• Experience with LiDAR scanning, construction stakeout computations, and grade sheets.

Responsibilities

• Draft boundary, ALTA, topographic, and house location surveys; record plats; easement and right-of-way documents; and as-built survey plans.
• Assist survey project managers with the daily office workload.
• Schedule work and communicate workload status to project managers to help meet deadlines.
• Perform survey computations for boundary and topographic surveys and construction stakeout.
• Prepare computations and cutsheets on a daily or as-needed basis.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients and staff.
• Coordinate daily with the Survey Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Managers, key office staff, clients, and relevant support roles on project assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED