Survey Technician - Industrial Site Development & Terrestrial Scanning

JOB SUMMARY The Survey Technician I will execute technically complex land surveying assignments with an emphasis on industrial site development projects and terrestrial laser scanning. The Survey Technician will process and analyze survey data, prepare survey deliverables, and review survey maps and documents to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and regulations. INTER-RELATIONSHIPS Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation. MAJOR TASKS Perform research of county, city, and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize it to prepare working sketches for field crews. Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD. Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings. Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits. Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc. Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others. Generate construction point calcs for utilities, grading, buildings, etc… Generate alignments (.rxl) and surface (.dtm) files to be used in the field for staking. Generate building gridline calcs using the structural and architectural plans. Review and process differential level loops. Ability to set up a project in TBC or Civil 3D based on the parameters given within the plan set. Other duties as assigned. JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis. Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters. In depth knowledge of how to read civil plan sets, such as how to read stationing, interpret slope percentage, push grade, etc. How to use a programmable calculator in order to determine grade from provided information in plan sets. Know the difference between grid and ground coordinates/measurements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. MENTAL DEMANDS The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem-solving, time pressures. STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE Topographic OM, Inc. in office Standard business hours is Monday-Friday from 6am-7pm. The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE Must be authorized to work in the United States. TRAVEL Travel to worksites may be required. E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. IND1