What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at Snyder & Associates?
Overview
Snyder & Associates is seeking a motivated candidate to join our survey team in the Cedar Rapids office. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both the field and office under the mentorship of licensed professionals.
The ideal candidate has (or is actively pursuing) their Iowa Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) certification and is eager to grow into a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. While fieldwork will be part of the role, the primary focus will be on property research, survey data processing, deliverable preparation, and providing technical support to survey and design projects.
Responsibilities
In this position, you’ll gain experience across a variety of survey services, including:
- Process Field Data – Download and review field data, add callouts, review utility records, create terrain files, and prepare files for design teams.
- Property Research & Boundary Work – Examine deeds, plats, and records for use in boundary and Right-of-way calculations. Draft plats and legal descriptions for right-of-way and easements acquisition.
- Conduct Topographic & Utility Surveys – Establish survey control, collect utility locates and existing features, document site conditions and materials, recover property monuments, document utility structure conditions, depths, and materials, and capture site photos.
- Support QA/QC & Deliverables – Assist with quality control, file management, and preparation of final survey documents.
- Collaborate with Project Teams – Work with managers, engineers, and survey staff to ensure thoroughness, accuracy and efficiency for project deliverables.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience/education toward Iowa Fundamentals of Surveying
- Iowa Fundamentals of Surving (FS) certification or ability/willingness to obtain
- Experience with Trimble survey equipment preferred
- Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
- Strong math, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and travel to project sites as required
- Ability to effectively and safely move on foot through active construction sites and undeveloped ground, uneven terrain and wooded sections of ground
- Must be able to safely lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Must be able to follow and abide by all company policies and procedures
- Reliable, punctual, and regular attendance
Life At Snyder
Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the Midwest. With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.
Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.