Survey Technician

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join their team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations. The role involves processing raw field data, performing QA/QC checks, and coordinating with field crews and other office staff. The Survey Technician will ensure division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices are consistently followed within the survey service, leading by example with solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of exhibits and legal descriptions, plat preparation, and field crew prep.
• Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, support project coordination, and interact with other design services.
• Full use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in growth mode.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
• SIT or CST Certification or ability to become a Professional Surveyor
• Experience drafting Wind, Solar, and Power Delivery projects
• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
• Field experience searching for/recovering land survey monuments
• Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed)
• Ability to utilize survey field equipment

Responsibilities

• Assisting Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations
• Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
• Perform QA/QC checks
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree