Survey Technician

As a Survey Technician III/IV for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC), you will perform survey work relating to topography, boundary, and construction staking. You will lead two- or three-man survey crews under the direction of Registered Professional Surveyors. You will perform routine professional land survey work using accepted surveying practices and equipment. You will operate various modern instruments including robotic total-stations and GPS units, clear brush, drive stakes, take detailed notes, and make sketches. You will be responsible for utilizing various data collection programs to gather, retrieve, and interpret data. Additionally, you will perform minor computations as required. The position will entail travel within Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio with occasional overnight stays. You will perform survey work for commercial, institutional, solid waste, and energy clients.

8+ years of survey crew chief experience;
• S.I.T. is preferred, but not required;
• Skilled in the use of GPS devices, survey and drafting technologies, data collectors, and robotic total stations;
• Work requires independent judgment and initiative;
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of land surveying;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and programs used in computer aided drafting;
• Ability to operate motorized equipment;
• Ability to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, heat, cold, and other adverse conditions;
• Valid driver's license.

Here's What We'd Like to See:

• Experience with Trimble & Topcon GPS and Total Stations; Trimble and Recon/Nomad Data collectors; TDS Survey Pro; Trimble Access software; and Virtual Reference Station networks;
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatic Engineering, or other related field preferred;
• Experience working on Abandoned Mine Land projects, Natural Gas Pipeline projects, and Transportation projects;
• Experience with Pipeline As-Built Surveys including pipe tally reports and weld location;
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D Software.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.