Survey Technician

Fisher Associates•City of Rochester, NY

23h•$28 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to advance your career in surveying and land development? We’re seeking a Survey Technician who will be a critical part of our project teams—supporting surveyors, partnering with field crews, and ensuring every project is completed accurately, efficiently, and to the highest standards. In this role, you’ll help uphold company policies, technical requirements, and project specifications while creating seamless connections between disciplines. Bring your expertise, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit. Apply today and contribute to building exceptional projects with us! About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of land surveying mathematical principles, terminology, and field survey methods required.
Experience in downloading, processing, and organizing survey field data.
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience strongly preferred.
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect.
Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive a company vehicle.
Must be able to travel occasionally to project sites located throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York.
Ability to sit, stand, walk and traverse uneven grounds
Able to work in physically challenging outdoor environments in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in surveying (or related field) preferred.
3-5 years of surveying experience preferred.
MicroStation Open Roads experience preferred.
Experience with NYSDOT field and office standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Process, organize and analyze survey field data using Leica Infinity.
Create and update precise maps, plans, and legal descriptions using AutoCAD Civil 3D to ensure accurate surveys and boundary determinations.
Research and analyze land records, deeds, and survey maps to ensure precise, reliable survey results.
Contribute to technical reports and documentation that ensure accuracy and support project goals
Perform key mathematical computations to assist in plotting features and boundary lines.
Develop trusted client relationships that strengthen client satisfaction and project success.
Monitor projects for regulatory adherence and update the Project Surveyor.
Implement innovative survey solutions that enhance project outcomes for internal and external clients.
Assist field crews as needed operating Leica total stations, GPS, and scanning equipment.