Survey Data Technician
Key Skills for This Role
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Field Data and Logbook Management
Manage, maintain, and track daily field logbooks and associated project records.
Receive, organize, and archive daily field files using established project naming and filing standards.
Confirm that required field documentation has been submitted and is complete.
Coordinate with field crews to resolve missing information, unclear notes, or data discrepancies.
Survey Data Processing
Download, import, process, and organize daily topographic survey files.
Post-process survey data and prepare files for drafting, mapping, surface development, and deliverables.
Review feature coding, descriptions, linework, and collected attributes for consistency.
Maintain orderly working files and preserve supporting data in accordance with company standards.
Review construction plans and prepare staking calculations for field crews
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Perform QA/QC reviews of field notes for completeness, clarity, and consistency with collected data.
Identify potential errors, omissions, outliers, or conflicts in field data and supporting documentation.
Coordinate needed corrections with field personnel, technicians, and project managers.
Follow established quality processes and document significant corrections or assumptions.
Topographic Data and Deliverables
Occasionally help create field packets and line out our survey crews for jobs
Clean up topographic survey data and linework for mapping and final deliverables.
Input and verify utility and drainage invert information.
Enter temporary benchmark (TBM) notes, elevations, locations, and descriptions.
Prepare finished survey topo data products, including topographic deliverables and surface models, as assigned.
Assist with post-construction and as-built data processing when required.
Surface Modeling
Create and review terrain and surface models for QA/QC, design support, and project deliverables.
Inspect surfaces for gaps, spikes, voids, crossing breaklines, and other anomalies.
Compare surface results with field notes, source data, and project requirements.
Prepare surface files and supporting information for internal and external project teams.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of land surveying practices, terminology, and field-to-finish workflows.
- Experience processing survey data, reviewing field notes, or supporting survey drafting and deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to organize multiple projects, priorities, and daily data submissions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills and the ability to learn company software, standards, and procedures.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical coursework in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, GIS, CAD, or a related field.
- Three or more years of Survey Drafter, Survey Data Technician, CAD, or related experience.
- Knowledge of basic civil engineering concepts.
- Experience supporting topographic, transportation, utility, municipal, land development, or as-built surveys.
- Some of our Benefits:
- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- Personal Time Allowances
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- "Unlimited" Sick Days.
- Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
- Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family
- BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.
- NO SPONSORSHIP NO AGENCIES
- NO SPONSORSHIP
- NO AGENCIES
About BGE, Inc
Privately held, employee-owned civil engineering consultancy serving public and private clients across six U.S. states.
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