What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Survey Technician position at David Evans & Associates Inc?
DEA’s Portland, OR office is looking for a Field Survey Technician. As a Field Survey Technician this individual will work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients. The selected individual will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection, performing calculations and working with DEA staff and clients on these projects. Involvement in the office will include reducing survey data, performing calculations, copying and filing of this data.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of field survey experience
- Proven ability to work in a team environment
- Strong work ethic and accountability
- Clean driving record required (no more than 3 accidents and/or moving violations in the last 36 months or 2 accidents and or moving violations within the last 12 months)
- Ability to occasionally travel out of town during the week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer 2+ years’ experience including boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys, construction staking and data collection
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
- Leica and/or Trimble GPS experience preferred
- Proficiencies with MS Word and Excel a plus
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Survey Jobs with DEA:
Throughout history, land surveyors have played a significant role in the development of our world. Though fundamental principles have remained essentially the same over time, the technology employed continues to rapidly advance. DEA uses the latest tools while respecting historic doctrines such as following in the footsteps of the original surveyor. We foster a unique, collaborative work environment where specific expertise can be targeted for optimal client solutions.
Our day-to-day land surveying and geomatics activities are as varied in scope as in any career. DEA’s team is staffed and fully equipped to provide land surveying services for construction staking and layout, geodetic and control surveys, topographic and quantity surveys, and boundary surveys. As value-added services, we offer in-house 3D high-definition laser scanning, both static and mobile, and hydrographic survey services.
