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DDG · 2 weeks ago

Survey Technician

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

DDG is seeking a Survey Technician who will perform surveying and mapping duties under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor or Senior Survey Technician. The role involves supporting office and field staff by producing maps, plats, drawings, and reports while ensuring client satisfaction.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Setting up jobs for drafting and reviewing plats upon completion

Setting up project field work and providing crews with all the required information necessary to perform the project

Importing survey field data and maintaining the existing data in files

Checking preliminary data and final products to ensure quality control of all data entering the system

Inputting deeds and plats required for a project into CAD software for analysis

Researching and mapping source documentation, including deeds, correspondence, legal documents, construction plans, and other specific discipline related technical writing

Analyzing right-of-way documentation and pipeline alignment sheets

A thorough understanding/ experience in public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities

Knowledgeable in city, parish, state, and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits, easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired

Assemble well-crafted survey reports using excellent measurement, photography, and AutoCAD skills

Read and understand project documents

Collaborate with the processing team to ensure scope alignment and project quality

Provide updates and communicate with project managers and survey teams during the project lifecycle

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DArcGISSurveyingMappingMulti-taskingMS OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Associate degree in a survey or drafting and design related field

Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D (required)

2+ years of related experience

Proficient in MS Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills for interfacing with different work groups internally or externally

Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Must be self-motivated and self-starter

Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, wet, and muddy conditions, and high/precarious places

Ability to travel frequently and work overtime including weekends, as needed

Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds

Preferred

Knowledge of ArcGIS or ArcMAP – preferred

Knowledgeable in city, parish, state, and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits, easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired