Survey Data Technician

M&S Engineering, LLC is seeking a qualified candidate for our Survey Data Technician position at The Woodlands, Texas location.

This position will report to the office and is not remote.

Responsibilities:

• Compile data necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and linked tracings.
• Perform calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers.
• Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
• Lay out grids and determine horizontal and vertical controls.
• Compare survey computations with applicable standards in order to determine adequacy of data.
• Collect data needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant data.
• Prepare topographical and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED required, Associates in Survey/Mapping preferred.
• Surveyor-in-training (S.I.T.) certification or looking to get Certified is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Working knowledge of either/or AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble Business Center, or MicroStation is preferred.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking, staking of electric distribution lines, staking electric transmission lines is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies is a plus.
• Able to perform well with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground utilities, including power lines, is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Candidate referral bonus
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Earned vacation time