Survey Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Survey Technician to join our survey team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, but also values the technical aspects of office work. You'll split your time between field data collection and office-based survey drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D - gaining full project exposure from start to finish.

Most of our survey work is in WI, MN, IL, and IA so we are looking for someone who is willing to travel within this area on a regular basis and prefer someone who is within a reasonable driving distance to Madison, WI. Some extended travel may be required, including overnight stays.

A little about Ramaker & Associates Inc

Ramaker is an award-winning architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with locations nationwide. We're multidisciplinary by design, because having a diverse staff with a range of expertise challenges us to approach projects with more creativity and agility. Best of all, Ramaker is 100% employee-owned, which means we know the value of strong relationships. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal four years in a row, Ramaker offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and empowers employee-owners to pursue their professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment. Ramaker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful work environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Your day to day as a SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Our Survey Technicians work collaboratively on survey projects performing various types of on-site surveys, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking, ensuring accurate data collection to meet project specifications and requirements. You will regularly use survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.

Using the data that is collected, you'll draft surveys in AutoCAD Civil 3D, preparing base maps, plats, and construction exhibits.

Our clients rely on your information, so accuracy, efficiency, and completeness are crucial in this role.

What matters most

To thrive as a Survey Technician, you will possess an associates or bachelor's degree in land surveying or a related field and have 2-4 years' experience, preferably in telecommunications, construction, or the civil engineering industry.

A strong understanding of land surveying principles, boundary determination, and topographic data collection is required, as well as experience using the tools in which to execute these principles.

Experience with Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office will help you get up to speed faster.

You will be an excellent communicator, keeping all stakeholders informed, and maintain a positive attitude with a collaborative mindset.

The most successful candidates will enjoy being outdoors in all types of weather and site conditions, willing to travel (sometimes overnight), and will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs, traverse rugged terrain, complete hand excavations, and set corners / stakes with a large hammer. A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.

Join us!

This position is eligible for our full benefits package including health insurance with a company-funded health reimbursement account, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance options. Additionally, we offer two retirement plans with our 401(k) plan with a company match and our employee stock ownership plan which is fully-funded by Ramaker. Ramaker supports your work / life balance by offering early-out Fridays, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 608-643-4100 or at employment@ramaker.com.

Ramaker requires a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment, when allowed by state and federal law.