Survey Technician

<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p><p>This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of complex mapping workflows supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. The role focuses on leading the creation of accurate survey base mapping by integrating field data, control networks, and advanced modeling tools. You’ll play a key role in guiding technical teams, improving processes, and delivering high-quality outputs while working in a flexible office or hybrid environment. This is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and leadership responsibility, with strong earning potential based on experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of survey base mapping using control networks, field survey inputs, and supplemental datasets </li><li>Oversee creation and maintenance of terrain models, surface data, and mapping processes </li><li>Conduct thorough QA/QC reviews to ensure alignment with coordinate systems, baselines, and control points </li><li>Process and manage data across Civil 3D and MicroStation platforms, ensuring consistency between systems </li><li>Coordinate with survey teams, design staff, and other stakeholders to resolve mapping discrepancies </li><li>Reconcile mapping outputs with existing plans, alignments, and project requirements </li><li>Manage team workload, schedules, and overall project deliverables </li><li>Support data exchange workflows and cross-platform integration efforts </li><li>Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to junior team members </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience supporting survey mapping or transportation-related projects </li><li>Required proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroStation (OpenRoads/InRoads) </li><li>Required experience working with NJDOT and/or PennDOT standards and deliverables </li><li>Must reside in NJ, NY, or PA </li><li>Strong understanding of survey control, coordinate systems, and surface modeling </li><li>Experience developing DTMs, terrain models, and mapping datasets </li><li>Ability to independently build and reconcile survey base mapping from initial control through final deliverables </li><li>Proven leadership experience managing teams, priorities, and deadlines </li><li>Field survey experience preferred with well-rounded technical capability </li><li>LiDAR experience is a plus </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly compensation aligned with experience level </li><li>Flexible work setup (office or hybrid) to support work-life balance </li><li>Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure and transportation projects </li><li>Hands-on exposure to advanced mapping tools and cross-platform workflows </li><li>Career advancement through leadership responsibilities and technical ownership </li><li>Collaborative team environment with opportunities to mentor and grow others</li></ul><p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p><p>This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of complex mapping workflows supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. The role focuses on leading the creation of accurate survey base mapping by integrating field data, control networks, and advanced modeling tools. You’ll play a key role in guiding technical teams, improving processes, and delivering high-quality outputs while working in a flexible office or hybrid environment. This is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and leadership responsibility, with strong earning potential based on experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of survey base mapping using control networks, field survey inputs, and supplemental datasets </li><li>Oversee creation and maintenance of terrain models, surface data, and mapping processes </li><li>Conduct thorough QA/QC reviews to ensure alignment with coordinate systems, baselines, and control points </li><li>Process and manage data across Civil 3D and MicroStation platforms, ensuring consistency between systems </li><li>Coordinate with survey teams, design staff, and other stakeholders to resolve mapping discrepancies </li><li>Reconcile mapping outputs with existing plans, alignments, and project requirements </li><li>Manage team workload, schedules, and overall project deliverables </li><li>Support data exchange workflows and cross-platform integration efforts </li><li>Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to junior team members </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience supporting survey mapping or transportation-related projects </li><li>Required proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroStation (OpenRoads/InRoads) </li><li>Required experience working with NJDOT and/or PennDOT standards and deliverables </li><li>Must reside in NJ, NY, or PA </li><li>Strong understanding of survey control, coordinate systems, and surface modeling </li><li>Experience developing DTMs, terrain models, and mapping datasets </li><li>Ability to independently build and reconcile survey base mapping from initial control through final deliverables </li><li>Proven leadership experience managing teams, priorities, and deadlines </li><li>Field survey experience preferred with well-rounded technical capability </li><li>LiDAR experience is a plus </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly compensation aligned with experience level </li><li>Flexible work setup (office or hybrid) to support work-life balance </li><li>Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure and transportation projects </li><li>Hands-on exposure to advanced mapping tools and cross-platform workflows </li><li>Career advancement through leadership responsibilities and technical ownership </li><li>Collaborative team environment with opportunities to mentor and grow others</li></ul><p></p>

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