Engineering Technician I​/II

Engineering Technician I/II – Survey Division

Join a leading public agency survey team in Southern California, working on a variety of survey and capital projects from field and office operations.

• Field Assignments:
  • Perform boundary, topographic, construction, GPS/GNSS, geodetic, and right‑of‑way surveys
  • Operate Total Stations, Levels, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors
  • Set monuments, stakes, and survey control
  • Collect and process field data, prepare field notes and cut sheets
  • Support construction staking operations
  • Assist with aerial, mobile, and stationary LiDAR scanning projects
  • Work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Office Assignments:
  • Research land records, including Records of Survey, Corner Record, Plans and Maps
  • Prepare exhibits, plats, and legal descriptions
  • Review Right‑of‑way and Street Name changes
  • Provide GIS and geospatial data support
  • Draft using Bentley Micro Station, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS Pro
  • Review minor lands including certificates of compliance and parcel merges
  • Manage data and document indexing
  • Support survey control and mapping for county capital projects

• Interest in a long‑term career in land surveying or geospatial technology
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and mechanical aptitude
• Experience working outdoors or on construction sites
• Familiarity with GPS/GNSS equipment or surveying software
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with Bentley, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or Trimble products
• Possession of an LSIT, EIT, or FAA Part 107 license is highly desirable

• Educational reimbursement programs
• On‑the‑job training toward:
  • LSIT (Land Surveyor‑in‑Training)
  • California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure
  • FAA Part 107 UAV/Drone Certification
• Paid attendance at:
  • CLSA Conferences
  • Surveying seminars and workshops
  • GIS and geospatial conferences
  • UAV and LiDAR technology training
  • Technical vendor trainings

• GNSS/GPS survey systems
• Robotic Total Stations
• Digital Levels
• Terrestrial Scanning platforms
• Mobile LiDAR platforms
• UAV/Drone systems
• Bentley Micro Station / Open Roads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Trimble Business Center
• ArcGIS Pro and Esri products
• Trimble field systems and data collectors
• Topo Dot

Field positions operate on a 4/10 schedule (Mon‑Thu, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM). Office positions have an optional 9/80 schedule and include remote‑work privileges.

Perform duties in office and field, including handling large‑format maps and lifting instruments up to 50 lb. Field work may involve exposure to varied weather and uneven terrain.

• Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry)
• Basic engineering design, traffic control, and land surveying practices
• Manual and automated drafting techniques
• Field and office hydrography procedures
• Construction inspection procedures

• Read and interpret legal descriptions and engineering drawings
• Prepare designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications
• Collect and analyze traffic, transportation, hydrologic data
• Compile and enter data into computer systems for mapping
• Perform survey field work and inspect public works projects
• Maintain effective relations with others

A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of application due to travel within the county.