Survey Technician

Job Location: Fargo, ND

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Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Our commitment continues to meet our client needs through innovative and practical leading-edge solutions while providing a fun, casual and productive atmosphere for our employees. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found at Houston Engineering!

As a Survey Technician at Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) you will get the chance to work on a wide variety of projects. This role will be a mixture of office and field work for someone who enjoys collaborating with a team and being out enjoying the many seasons the Midwest has to offer!

In this role, likely duties include being part of a survey crew supporting various projects within the civil engineering field. Types of survey work will include boundary surveying, preliminary surveys to be used in civil design, construction staking and as-built post construction surveys. Additional duties may include construction observation. Candidate must be willing to travel throughout the state/region for project meetings, project management related activities and construction observation.

Responsibilities

Travel to various jobsites to obtain necessary survey data and jobsite information.; Gather field survey data to determine precise location & measurements of points, elevations, and contours, etc.; Process survey data, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.; Perform simple surveying calculations, deed research, deed plotting and map checks.; Prepare accurate survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions and alignment drawings.; Ensure schedules and productivity objectives set by Survey Crew Chief are achieved.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.; AA Degree in Engineering Technology or Land Surveying preferred.; Above average math skills and strong computer/ technical skills.; Strong communications skills with the ability to interact with coworkers and contractors.; Must be detail orientated, self-motivated and able to work in an outdoors environment.; Valid driver's license required with good driving record.; Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.; Daily activity will require prolonged periods of standing, walking and pounding hubs.; Trimble survey equipment experience preferred.