Sr. Survey Technician

Job Title: Survey Sr. Technician

Department: Survey

Reports To: Project Manager

Delta Field Services is expanding our survey operations and seeking a motivated Survey Office Technician to support our growing portfolio of pipeline, utility, and energy-infrastructure projects. This role is central to our commitment to delivering precise, reliable survey data and high-quality mapping for our clients across the nation.

Key Responsibilities

- Process GPS and total-station field data from Delta’s survey crews, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project standards.

- Draft and prepare survey deliverables including, plats, permit and crossing exhibits, boundary and topographic surveys, construction corridor and ROW mapping.

- Manage large coordinate datasets and apply appropriate coordinate systems (State Plane, project grid, ground-to-grid conversions, NAD83 2011, etc.).

- Generate PI/PC reports, stationing tables, and centerline sampling outputs (e.g., 100-ft intervals).

- Review deeds, plats, easements, and ROW documents to support property boundary evaluation and new easement creation.

- Perform QA/QC on all mapping, drawings, linework, and computations before client delivery.

- Maintain and improve Delta’s CAD standards, templates, blocks, and file organization practices.

- Collaborate daily with project managers, field crews, and engineering teams to resolve discrepancies or clarify data needs.

- Support preparation of legal descriptions and project documentation as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (alignments, points, surfaces, feature lines, labeling).

- Experience with survey data processing software using Trimble Business Center

- Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datums, units, and field-to-office workflows.

- Ability to read and interpret plats, deeds, plans, sketches, and engineering drawings.

- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Previous experience in land surveying, pipeline surveying, or utility mapping preferred.

- Strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Why Delta Field Services?

- Opportunity to work on high-impact pipeline and infrastructure projects across the country.

- Collaborative team culture that values accuracy, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

- Exposure to both field and office workflows, offering meaningful career growth in the technical professions.

- Competitive compensation based on experience, with opportunities for advancement and additional responsibilities.

Candidates who can submit a representative piece of work and short description of their involvement will be at the top of our list. Do not submit anything with confidential data. Delete ALL company and client specific information.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote