Senior Survey Technician / Land Survey Intern (LSI)
$70,720–$104,000 year
On-siteMeridian, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Support Professional Land Surveyors with office production, project coordination, technical review, and preparation of high-quality survey deliverables including boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveys. Perform records research on deeds, plats, easements, and BLM materials while independently checking construction staking calculations and preparing field information packages. Process and analyze field data using Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D to generate design-ready base mapping and surface development. Coordinate with field personnel on control requirements, staking needs, and documentation expectations, providing technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members. Maintain alignment between field operations and office direction regarding accuracy, quality control, and defensibility. Assist with field work including monument recovery and crew support when project schedules require.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Ability to assist with field work when required, including physically demanding work in varied terrain and weather conditions
- Flexibility to work extended hours when project schedules require
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, provide technical guidance to others, and support multiple active projects
- Exercise sound professional judgment, communicate clearly, and uphold J-U-B standards for safety, quality, and professional responsibility
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience
- Passage of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam and current Idaho Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certification
- Candidates not currently certified should demonstrate a commitment toward professional licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor
- Additional technical training, college coursework, or surveying-related education
- Strong working knowledge of records research, boundary procedures, construction staking practices, survey data processing, and survey deliverable preparation
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, including survey database workflows, surface development, point coding, and preparation of design-ready base mapping
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and independently check construction staking calculations, process complex survey data, and perform substantive quality-control reviews
- Strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to organize and evaluate complex survey information
- Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate with Professional Land Surveyors, field personnel, engineers, project managers, clients, and other technical staff
- Operating UAV/drone platforms
- LiDAR and point-cloud processing
- GNSS workflows
- geodetic control networks
- FAA Part 107 certification
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