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    Senior Survey Technician - Austin, United States - Kier & Wright

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    Who We Are

    Since 1972, Kier & Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support land development and redevelopment projects throughout California. Learn more about our services at EEO

    SUMMARY

    In this role, a Sr Survey Technician will be in charge of creating high-quality and high-production Surveys for land development utilizing AutoCAD software. They will be responsible for working with a surveying team from initial concepts to final plan production. They will also draft various sketches, plans, and exhibits using CAD as well as reviewing Title reports and plotting easements under minimal supervision.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Technical

    • Prepare Topographic Surveys, ALTA Surveys and exhibits from Field Data Points.
    • Calculate accurate Easements and Boundary Lines from Record Maps and Grant Deed Descriptions and Title reports.
    • Review and understand Agreements, CC&R's and other documents within Title reports.
    • Generate accurate Surfaces and Contours through AutoCAD.
    • Preparing drawings per company CAD standards.
    • Perform site field checks.
    • Perform property information research duties for record of surveys, tract maps, parcel maps, deeds, as‐built, etc., using internet and document search software.
    • Analyze field data & plot accurately onto a cad file (i.e. description codes, invert Dip sheets).
    • Ability to create a 3D model from a point cloud.
    • Adjust conventional and G.P.S. control networks.
    • Resolve boundaries using accepted boundary and legal principles and case, state and federal laws under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor's degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
    • 5+ years' experience in Land Surveying
    • Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) California, preferred
    • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
    • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
    • Experience with Trimble Business Center, required.
    • Knowledge and understanding of all types of utility plans

    SKILLS

    Employee Self-Management Skills

    • Collaboration: Effective working relationships with management, coworkers, subordinates and clients. Mutual respect. Listening to others, adapting to changes, debating alternatives, being open-minded and producing a superior outcome as the result of effective teamwork.
    • Problem Solving: The ability to develop a timely, efficient solution or alternative when a posed with a problem; thinking outside the box; paying attention to the details.
    • Responsiveness/Communication: Communicating in a prompt and professional manner; providing relevant and timely information to management, coworkers, subordinates and clients in a clear, concise and direct manner.
    • Self-Responsible: Taking control and accountability; not waiting for others to direct.
    • Efficient: Ability to maintain focus, stay organized, manage multiple tasks and complete work within deadlines, with minimal errors in a fast-paced environment.
    • Adaptable: Ability to modify practices, systems or attitudes to align with new requirements.

    Specialty Skills

    • Trimble Business center
    • AutoCAD 3D

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
    • Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
    • Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
    • Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
    • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
    • Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

    Why Kier + Wright?

    • Competitive Pay
    • Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright
    • 401k and profit sharing
    • Paid Holidays
    • Generous PTO
    • Great company culture
    • Free office snacks
    • Much more

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