What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Office Technician position at Statewide Land Surveying, Inc.?
About the Role
Statewide Land Surveying, Inc. is seeking a Survey Office Technician to join our growing team. This position supports both field and office operations — preparing CAD drawings, processing LiDAR and hydrography data, and managing GIS-based information.
We understand this role requires a broad skill set, and we don’t expect every candidate to check every box. If you bring related experience and a drive to learn, we’ll help you develop the rest.
What You’ll Do
· Create land survey CAD drawings for boundary, topographic, and construction projects.
· Prepare field work drawings and client exhibits for reports and presentations.
· Process LiDAR and hydrography data sets, including classification, filtering, surface modeling, and drafting.
· Work with GIS databases and drawings to integrate surveys and mapping data.
· Apply and manage coordinate systems and geometric datums (NAD83, NAVD88, LDP, etc.).
· Communicate effectively with field crews and project managers.
· Keep project files well-organized, documented, and up to date.
Preferred Skills
We’re looking for someone who has most of these skills — and a willingness to learn the rest:
Preferred Experience
Related / Transferable Experience That Works Too
Carlson Survey, Civil 3D, or similar CAD platforms, or similar software
AutoCAD, MicroStation, or IntelliCAD drafting background
LiDAR and hydrographic data processing or similar software
Point-cloud work in Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone, Recap, or drone photogrammetry software
GIS integration and geospatial databases
Global Mapper, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or CAD-to-GIS workflows
Understanding of coordinate systems and datums
GPS/GNSS data collection, georeferencing, or mapping experience
Construction or ADA ramp staking familiarity
Civil design or construction layout background
Bluebeam Revu/Acrobat or plan-set markup software
Experience reviewing or redlining drawings in any PDF platform
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Project coordination or data-management experience in a technical setting
Who You Are
· Detail-oriented and precise — accuracy matters to you.
· Comfortable learning new tools and workflows.
· Organized and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
· A clear communicator who collaborates well with both office and field staff.
Qualifications
- 2 years of dedicated land survey drafting experience. Must possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Carlson Survey. Proven ability to translate raw field data, perform mathematical closures, and prepare PLS-ready ALTA/NSPS plats, boundary, and topographic surveys according to state mapping standards."
Why Join Us
At Statewide Land Surveying, you’ll work on diverse and working projects across N. CA, OR, WA & ID. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills in Trimble workflows, Carlson automation, Low Distortion Projection systems, and LiDAR surface modeling — all while contributing to a professional team that values precision, quality, and pride in a professional outcome.
How to Apply
Send your résumé and cover letter to survey@statewidelandsurveying.com. Please include 'Survey Office Technician' in the subject line.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person