Survey Technician

We are seeking a Survey Technician to join our Surveying & Right of Way Engineering team. In this role, you will operate and maintain survey equipment, perform land and site surveys, and prepare survey documentation that supports project planning, design, and construction.

As a Survey Technician, you will work under the guidance of an experienced surveyor, gaining hands-on experience in both the field and the office. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to build a career in surveying.

Lochmueller Group is an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including surveying; transportation design; traffic engineering and transportation planning; water resources design; environmental analysis and permitting; construction engineering and inspection; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture driven by these values. We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Operate and manage surveying instruments, including prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain survey equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain vehicles used by survey crews.
• Perform land and site surveys, collecting measurements and recording data on natural and man-made structures.
• Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine the adequacy of data.
• Establish and maintain grids, horizontal and vertical controls, and benchmarks in accordance with standards.
• Conduct research and prepare survey documentation, including topographic maps, parcel plats, drawings, and survey notes.
• Assist with right-of-way documentation, including property research and AutoCAD drafting.
• Perform physical fieldwork in diverse environments, including staking, carrying equipment, clearing brush, and walking long distances, while meeting all safety and OSHA requirements.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner, with oversight provided by a Party Chief or Professional Land Surveyor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying preferred; a high school diploma or GED combined with relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Basic knowledge of surveying methods and standards
• Familiarity with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) rectangular land system
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to perform fieldwork in various conditions, lift and carry equipment up to 75 pounds, and navigate outdoor terrain
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
• Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
• Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development