Surveying Technician III - Office

Company Description

Topographic, Co. has evolved from a small company in the oilfields of Southern Oklahoma to an industry leader in Surveying, Mapping, Engineering, and GIS. Known for its commitment to excellence, the company attributes its continued success to its core values of Loyalty, Innovation, and Legacy. Topographic offers advanced solutions and delivers exceptional services, meeting the needs of clients across various industries. The company fosters a culture of growth and dedication among its team members.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Pittsburgh, PA, for a Surveying Technician III - Office. The Surveying Technician III will support office-based survey activities, including processing survey data, drafting and preparing topographic and land surveys, coordinating with field teams, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. The role may also involve assisting with mapping and document preparation to deliver high-quality work for clients.

Qualifications

- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to start and complete projects with limited supervision. May manage multiple projects at one time.

- Interact professionally with internal and external clients.

- Convert all applicable data into electronically generated drawings and project documents with accuracy, neatness, and speed.

- Perform boundary analysis from data collected in the field.

- Read and understand client requests, municipal / jurisdictional standards and specifications, other project related documents and ensure they are adhered to.

- Perform research of county, city and other sources of record information on easements, deeds and other pertinent information, and utilize to prepare working sketches for field crews.

- Utilize Trimble Business Center software to process field crew data and produce files for import into AutoCAD.

- Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create survey base drawings.

- Utilize AutoCAD software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits.

- Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.

- Perform QA/QC procedures on work prepared by themselves and others.

- Submit subdivision plats to various municipal / jurisdictional agencies for review. (Civil)

- Communicate between PM and Field Crew to insure work is complete and meets quality expectations.

- Communicate with other employees regarding project schedules.

- Mentor less experienced Survey Techs and Drafters

Job Skill Requirements

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.

- Thorough knowledge of ALTA Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.

- Working knowledge of Auto CAD.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

- Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.