Survey Technician

Colliers Engineering & Design • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a driven, adaptable, and solutions-focused Survey Technician to join its Survey/Geospatial team in Connecticut. The technician uses modern surveying and geospatial technology to capture data from the air, ground, and subsurface, supporting community mapping and infrastructure projects. The position offers opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to surveying and geospatial projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
• Proficiency with various data techniques and coding systems.
• Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and/or Bentley MicroStation and related software to prepare basic plans and computations.
• Advanced knowledge of surveying instruments, techniques, and computations.
• Advanced understanding of angular and linear measurement systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience.
• HAZWOP 24- or 40-hour certification.
• Roadway Worker certification.
• NPS certification.
• CST certification.
• Understanding of remote sensing techniques, including terrestrial and mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional and GPS surveying equipment.
• Serve as field lead and take responsible charge of different types of field surveys with minimal oversight.
• Organize and coordinate field staff work on selected projects.
• Mentor, supervise, and manage the field duties of junior staff.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and represent the firm on site.
• Maintain familiarity with accepted surveying standards and methods.
• Coordinate and perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Attend jobsite-specific safety training provided at client sites.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Reduce and adjust electronically collected field files into Autodesk Civil 3D drawings; reduce and extract LiDAR data as needed.
• Prepare plans and maps for various types of surveys in AutoCAD with supervision.
• Analyze and compute boundary records in support of licensed staff.
• Provide accurate layout computations on selected projects under the direction of licensed staff.
• Assist licensed staff with reports and findings, plans, and other contract documents.
• Assist in preparing project and task work plans.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees' billable hours exceeding 40 in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free access to hundreds of in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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