Survey Technician

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Columbia, SC

3d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC. In this role, you'll leverage your surveying experience to support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, providing technical expertise, producing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure project success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years of related survey experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software required
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of the surveying industry, including field survey operations, survey equipment, and data collection processes
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions, including navigating rough or uneven terrain as needed
• Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, TBC, Carlson, or Civil3D experience preferred
• Ability to travel short-term preferred
• LSIT or PLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply a thorough understanding of field and office surveying standards to collect data and prepare accurate survey plans and documents
• Use Land Development software to process field data, generate digital terrain models and contours, and produce high quality mapping deliverables
• Conduct boundary research and prepare written boundary descriptions with precision and clarity
• Perform and verify survey computations, traversing, layout work, and map interpretation
• Create and review sketches, CAD drawings, and related documentation to support project accuracy

Benefits

• Apply your expertise to projects that support critical infrastructure and strengthen the communities we serve
• Collaborate with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project managers on complex, impactful projects
• Expand your technical expertise through exposure to a diverse range of survey projects, technologies, and field conditions

What This Job Offers

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