Survey Technician

Salary Range: 50000 to 70000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Conduct the necessary field work based on the details and requirements of the project
• Document the results of field work to assist current and future projects
• Participate in discussions related to projects
• Assist with post-processing of field data in order to be output in the desired format
• Produce drawings or modify drawings by using markups from supervisor or senior staff member 
• Review drawings comprised of survey data for quality and completeness
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD, and other design software
• Learn and apply Valdes A&E and client CAD standards
• Completing assigned work within the approved budget and schedule and in accordance with all applicable quality procedures
• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, associate degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience utilizing Total Station, GPS, 3D scanner, and CAD software is preferred. 
• Field environment: Must be able to perform associated work duties at on-site locations that may be out of town. Duties will include the ability to push/pull, lift approximately 20-50 lbs., and climb stairs and vertical ladders. Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
•  Office environment: Must be able to perform frequent repetitive tasks and be able to sit at and operate a computer for 70% or more of the day.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Technical Competencies

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of the basic principles of individual’s technical department
• Knows when to seek assistance on their assignments and when to take initiative
• Has ability to communicate technical information to management and client
• Understanding and use of CAD, or specific software in their specialty and advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Office software