survey technician/senior survey technician - Plano, TX , USA, United States - Timmons Group

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    Timmons Group is seeking Survey Technician/Senior Survey Technician candidates for our Survey Group located in our Plano, Texas office location.

    The Survey Technician is responsible for the preparation of boundary surveys, topographic surveys, design surveys, plats and right-of-way documents/exhibits on a variety of renewable energy projects.

    This position provides an outstanding opportunity to work under the direct supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor.

    Essential duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:


    • Drafts subdivision plats, boundary surveys and easement plats
    • Prepares parcel descriptions
    • Prepares staking maps for subdivisions, infrastructure improvements and site plans
    • Prepares cutsheets and construction take-offs
    • Drafts topographical surveys and creates digital terrain models
    • Performs limited courthouse research
    • Submits plats for jurisdictional approval
    • Works closely with the project manager and group leader
    • May substitute in the field when necessary
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    Education and/or Experience


    • Bachelor or Associate degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Geospatial Information Sciences or related field or a minimum of three years of progressive survey field experience
    • Thorough knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center is a plus
    • Ability to convert and manipulate shape files using ArcGIS and/or Global Mapper
    • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, scope of services, jurisdictional platting & submittal requirements and procedure manuals
    • Ability to read deed descriptions, survey plats, DOT plans, engineering drawings, and aerial topographic mapping
    • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometry
    • Ability to understand and follow instructions
    • Experience working with GPS and 3D laser scanning data a plus
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills