Survey Technician IV at Cannon Corp – Irvine, California

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a SURVEY TECHNICIAN IV in our IRVINE OFFICE. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.

SURVEY TECHNICIAN IV JOB SUMMARY

The Survey Technician IV independently performs field and office surveying tasks and coordinates with project managers, team members, general contractors, and clients. The Survey Technician may manage small survey tasks/projects, schedules, and budgets. There will be occasional overnight travel required in this position.

Survey Technician IV JOB DUTIES

• Performs field and office land surveying services including control, boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys; conducts related research, plan reviews, and calculations.
• Reviews and analyzes design plans against existing site conditions to identify conflicts; prepares cut sheets, field notes, and supporting documentation.
• Reviews as-built plans, maps, records of survey, right-of-way drawings, deeds, legal descriptions, and other survey records.
• Interprets survey field notes, parcel and tract maps, construction plans, and historical survey documentation including GLO and BLM field notes.
• Utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, or similar software to prepare survey exhibits, site plans, survey notes, and tentative or record maps.
• Performs precise field measurements and compiles survey evidence used to establish project control and boundary determinations.
• Prepares legal descriptions and exhibits under the direction of a Licensed Land Surveyor.
• May perform and supervise laser scanning, CAD drafting, 3D modeling, and GIS-related tasks.
• Applies surveying principles, field procedures, QA/QC standards, and safety practices to all work activities.
• Coordinates survey activities with regulatory agencies, utility providers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders as needed.
• May manage small survey projects and ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Represents Cannon and its clients in a professional and courteous manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in field and office land surveying.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license not required but highly desirable.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, or California LSIT certification, strongly preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and proof of valid auto insurance required.
• Experience preparing proposals, coordinating with clients, and managing small project budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors, clients, and contractors in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of the California Land Surveyors Act, Subdivision Map Act, and applicable state and local land surveying regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, Leica total station, GPS equipment, or similar survey technology.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.