Office Technician - Survey Department

About Us

Idaho Survey Group provides professional land surveying services across Idaho and Oregon, collaborating with architects, contractors, developers, and engineering teams on diverse projects. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in a wide range of services, including ALTA surveys, subdivision platting, flood certificates, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, property line adjustments, and construction staking. The team is dedicated to delivering precise and reliable surveying services tailored to client needs.

Role Description

Idaho Survey Group is seeking a full-time, on-site Office Technician to join our Survey Department in Boise, Idaho. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented and highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

The Office Technician will provide essential support for a wide range of surveying projects, including land development, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Working closely with Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) and field crews, this role will assist with data processing, project coordination, document preparation, and quality control to ensure the successful execution of survey projects.

This position offers a unique combination of office-based technical responsibilities and occasional field support, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy both analytical work and hands-on involvement in surveying operations.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with clients and internal project teams to understand project goals, schedules, budgets,

and expectations.

Survey Research:

• Gather and analyze public and private land records, survey control data, and other essential information

for boundary, topographic, and design surveys.

Project Management:

• Maintain and organize project data, including survey control, design plans, CAD drawings, and staking

calculations.

Survey Calculations:

• Perform calculations such as slope percentages, angles, bearings, azimuths, coordinates, traverses,

differential leveling, quantities, alignments, profiles, and surface modeling.

Construction Stakeout:

• Assist in establishing construction stakeout points for infrastructure elements such as curbs, storm

sewer, sanitary sewer, and water systems.

Field Crew Direction:

• Provide direction and support to field survey crews to ensure efficient and accurate operations.

Reporting & Collaboration

Reports to:

• Project Manager

• Professional Land Surveyors (PLS)

Works closely with:

• Field Survey Crews

• Project Managers

• Clients

• Office Staff

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Survey Office Technician or Survey Crew Assistant,

and field crew leadership is a plus.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required; experience with GPS/RTK systems, robotic total stations, and

survey software.

• Must be able to read and interpret construction plans.

• Experience operating survey equipment such as robotic total stations, GPS systems, data collectors, and

automatic levels.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work outdoors when needed.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to operate company vehicles.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

$30 - $40 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Include:

• Paid holidays each year

• Flexible paid time off

• Paid sick days

• Paid paternity / maternity leave for birth or adoption

• Medical insurance with 100% of employee premium paid by the company, and 50% of

spouse/child/family premium paid

• Life and accidental death insurance

• Annual bonus opportunities

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Why Join Us:

• Join a collaborative, quality-focused team tackling a wide range of survey projects.

• Gain hands-on experience in both office and field environments.

• Collaborate with experienced Professional Land Surveyors and field crews.

• Develop your technical and project management skills in a growing company.

• Join a company that values precision, teamwork, and professional development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.