Survey Technician

In this role, likely duties include being part of a survey crew supporting various projects within the civil engineering field. Types of survey work will include boundary surveying, preliminary surveys to be used in civil design, construction staking and as-built post construction surveys. Additional duties may include construction observation. Candidate must be willing to travel throughout the state/region for project meetings, project management related activities and construction observation.

• Travel to various jobsites to obtain necessary survey data and jobsite information.
• Gather field survey data to determine precise location & measurements of points, elevations, and contours, etc.
• Process survey data, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Perform simple surveying calculations, deed research, deed plotting and map checks.
• Prepare accurate survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions and alignment drawings.
• Ensure schedules and productivity objectives set by Survey Crew Chief are achieved.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• AA Degree in Engineering Technology or Land Surveying preferred.
• Above average math skills and strong computer/ technical skills.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to interact with coworkers and contractors.
• Must be detail orientated, self-motivated and able to work in an outdoors environment.
• Valid driver's license required with good driving record.
• Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.
• Daily activity will require prolonged periods of standing, walking and pounding hubs.
• Trimble survey equipment experience preferred.

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Job Location: Fargo, ND

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Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Our commitment continues to meet our client needs through innovative and practical leading-edge solutions while providing a fun, casual and productive atmosphere for our employees. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found at Houston Engineering!

As a Survey Technician at Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) you will get the chance to work on a wide variety of projects. This role will be a mixture of office and field work for someone who enjoys collaborating with a team and being out enjoying the many seasons the Midwest has to offer!