Job Description

Timmons Group is always accepting applications for experienced Survey Technicians or Senior Survey Technicians for future opportunities. 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 platsPrepares parcel descriptionsPrepares staking maps for subdivisions, infrastructure improvements and site plansPrepares cutsheets and construction take-offsDrafts topographical surveys and creates digital terrain modelsPerforms limited courthouse researchSubmits plats for jurisdictional approvalWorks closely with the project manager and group leaderMay substitute in the field when necessaryPerforms 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 experienceThorough knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center is a plusAbility to convert and manipulate shape files using ArcGIS and/or Global MapperAbility 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 mappingAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as trigonometry and geometryAbility to understand and follow instructionsExperience working with GPS and 3D laser scanning data a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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