Job Details

Gessner Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Survey Technician to join our Survey team. This is an entry-level role ideal for individuals beginning their career in land surveying and CAD drafting. The position offers hands-on experience in boundary and topographic surveying, CAD production, and data processing under the guidance of experienced Surveyors and CAD Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deed research, deed plotting, and title document review
• Draft plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions using AutoCAD and Carlson software
• Plot maps showing boundaries, topography, easements, and right-of-way
• Import and process field data collected by survey crews
• Prepare field calculations and staking data for crews under supervision
• Generate surface models (TIN), contours, and material quantity estimates
• Perform coordinate geometry (COGO) calculations such as intersections, inverses, curves, and area
• Ensure drawings meet internal CAD standards and QA/QC procedures
• Collaborate with Project Surveyors, Engineers, and Field Crews to complete survey deliverables
• Occasionally accompany field crews to support field-to-office coordination and data collection
• Maintain awareness of project timelines, deliverables, and scope of work

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D)
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred (Not Required):

• Associate degree or coursework in surveying, drafting, geomatics, or a related field
• Experience with survey instruments or exposure to field operations
• Familiarity with land records, title documents, and construction plans
• Knowledge of basic geometry, trigonometry, and coordinate systems

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.