Survey Technician

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations. At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Join us in creating a better world. In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of exhibits and legal descriptions, plat preparation, and field crew prep.
Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, support project coordination, and interact with other design services.
Full use of Microsoft Office.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in growth mode.

Nice To Haves

An Associate Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
SIT or CST Certification or ability to become a Professional Surveyor
Experience drafting Wind, Solar, and Power Delivery projects
Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
Field experience searching for/recovering land survey monuments
Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed)
Ability to utilize survey field equipment

Responsibilities

Assisting Professional Surveyors with CAD production, survey research, boundary analysis, exhibit preparation, legal description preparation, and survey computations
Processing of raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
Perform QA/QC checks
Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

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