Survey Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Survey/Geomatics department offers an exciting work environment that leverages modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, Drones, robotics, bathymetry, etc.) balanced with sound traditional survey procedures to deliver projects.

Position Summary

Responsible for completing the data processing phase of specific field survey projects, deed research, boundary computations, plat drafting and other related tasks.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of geomatics, surveying, and reality capture
• Proficient with survey computations
• Experience with Carlson Survey and/or Open Roads Designer
• Performs office computations necessary for completing task assignments, including QA/QC.
• Develop topographic base mapping (field to Finish Processing) through conventional survey and/or LiDAR
• Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, GNSS surveys, and construction stakeouts.
• Familiarity with third-party software for data reduction and drafting, including AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Microstation, StarNET, and/or Trimble Business Center

Preferred Experience

• Carlson Survey or Open roads Designer experience
• Knowledge of network adjustments (StarNET)
• Boundary experience
• NCDOT experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a general office environment 95% of the time. It is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Fieldwork is required 5% of the time, where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.