Land Surveyor/Survey Technician (Civil Engineering)

TL;DR

Land Surveyor/Survey Technician (Civil Engineering): Performing office and field survey duties with an accent on the use of emerging technologies like UAVs and 3D scanning. Focus on producing accurate survey maps using AutoCAD and Civil 3D while adhering to quality control procedures.

Location: San Luis Obispo, California (Onsite)

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 / yr

Company

hirify.global is a professional staffing firm placing a mid-level technician with a civil engineering client.

What you will do

• Perform field surveys as crew members and handle office drafting tasks.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce detailed survey maps from field data.
• Integrate emerging technologies including UAVs, terrestrial scanning, and close-range photogrammetry into workflows.
• Manage Records of Survey, Legal Descriptions, and Boundaries Re-establishments.
• Develop and document internal survey standards and operational workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or a related field.
• Must possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Approximately five years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Ability to lift and carry instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain.

Nice to have

• LSIT (Land Surveyor-in-Training) or EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center and Trimble Access.
• FAA remote pilot license for sUAV piloting.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Opportunity for professional growth through training in cutting-edge surveying technologies.
• Collaborative team environment focused on professional development and mentorship.