Survey Technician - KBJW

Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams (KBJW) is seeking a Survey Technician to join our dynamic growing team in our Chesapeake, Virginia office.

Named a 2023 Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, KBJW is a fun, family-oriented business, dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. For more than 30 years, we have served as a leading engineering firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling career at KBJW.

KBJW offers interesting projects, a friendly atmosphere, professional development, and a competitive benefits package. We look for employees who are willing to work hard, solve problems and help us grow.

Position Summary:

The Survey Technician's primary function is the production of survey computations, work maps and plats. Typical projects will include plot plans, mortgage surveys, boundary plats, grading plans, and topographic surveys. Some field work may be required with this position. You will be responsible for meeting project schedules as assigned by your supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Post survey field data processing
• Create mapping from field crew data to meet the client/job specific requirements
• Preparation and set-up of survey data for field crews
• Deed and reference map plotting
• Calculations for construction layout, as-built surveys and/or sketches
• Grade sheet preparation
• ALTA/NSPS land title survey, subdivision plats, lot consolidations
• Preparation of Metes & Bounds descriptions
• Drafting of FEMA Elevation certificate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in AutoCAD and Carlson Software is preferred
• Field experience is preferred
• General knowledge of surveying equipment, practices, and principles
• Knowledge of mathematics through algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Great attitude and a desire to grow professionally

Work requirements:

• May require the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk and manipulate (carry, lift, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Ability to walk construction job sites and climb ladders is necessary.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information and to analyze complex data.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations to perform work and work- related errands or to attend meetings may be required.

Why KBJW?

KBJW employees receive competitive compensation as well as the following benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance including health, dental, vision and life.
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work hours
• Profit-sharing and bonuses

KBJW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities as defined by the ADA.

Employment is contingent on receiving a favorable background screening.