Surveying Technician

Director of Recruiting at American Engineering

Land Survey Technician

American Engineering is currently looking for a Land Survey Technician to work with our Survey Division located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The applicant will work in conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor to perform a wide variety of survey related tasks in an office setting. Primary duties will involve utilizing CAD software to create and manage survey-related drawings, plats, and technical documents, process field data, perform calculations, and produce accurate deliverables for surveying and engineering projects.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a good understanding of surveying techniques and equipment. Land Survey Technician will be capable of handling multiple projects while working effectively with Engineering and Surveying team members.

• Creating and modifying survey drawings, plats, and other technical documents using AutoCAD, Carlson Survey and/ or Civil 3D efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure field crews efficiently execute survey tasks, providing guidance and direction as needed.
• Processing field survey data from data collectors and GPS receivers, performing computations, and generating digital terrain models.
• Researching and analyzing property records, preparing legal descriptions, and other relevant tasks.
• Preparation of a wide variety of products, such as topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision and condominium plats, Utility exhibits, Construction Record Drawings, residential site plans and other survey and engineering documents.
• Working closely with surveyors, engineers, and field crews to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare stakeout plans, Cut Sheets and point files for construction layout projects.
• Reviewing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of survey drawings and data.

• Proficiency in CAD Software:
  Strong skills in AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Civil 3D, or similar CAD software. Successful candidate will be required to have a minimum of 5 years experience as a CAD/ Land Survey Technician.
• Survey Knowledge:
  Understanding of surveying principles, field procedures, and equipment.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform calculations, analyze data, and solve technical problems.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively with surveyors, engineers, and field crews.
• Attention to Detail:
  Accuracy and precision in all tasks are crucial.
• Education:
  
  An associate's degree in a survey-related field or formal CAD training is preferred. High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years in Land Surveying role.
• Ability to work extended hours including Saturdays and ability for potential travel out of town, possibly for a week at a time.
• Understanding of various surveying techniques, including boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass drug testing may be required.
• Full benefit package, including but not limited to:
  Health Insurance, 401 K Plan, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.

American Engineering is a fast growing, dynamic firm which provides growth opportunities for motivated employees. Our office location is American Engineering, 830 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 110, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Associate

Full-time

Civil Engineering and Construction