DEA is currently looking for an Office Survey Technician to be part of our team in our Coeur D’Alene, ID office. The Office Survey Technician is responsible for performing technical work in survey drafting, boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way engineering, and construction surveying services for public and private clients.

Position Duties:

• Provide Surveying and Geomatics office support.
• Responsible for mapping, drafting, data extraction, and topographic surveys.
• Work closely in an apprenticeship role with Survey Manager, Project Surveyor, and a large network of successful professionals around the Western United States.
• Perform research, design and calculations for survey and mapping projects using AutoCAD or Microstation products.
• Assist with boundary determinations and procedure analysis.
• Prepare legal descriptions, exhibits and plats. Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Civil 3D (2015 or newer), Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, and TopoDot
• Minimum 2 years of survey field and/or office experience and general engineering plan reading skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering or drafting

• LSIT

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Survey Jobs with DEA:

Throughout history, land surveyors have played a significant role in the development of our world. Though fundamental principles have remained essentially the same over time, the technology employed continues to rapidly advance. DEA uses the latest tools while respecting historic doctrines such as following in the footsteps of the original surveyor. We foster a unique, collaborative work environment where specific expertise can be targeted for optimal client solutions.

Our day-to-day land surveying and geomatics activities are as varied in scope as in any career. DEA’s team is staffed and fully equipped to provide land surveying services for construction staking and layout, geodetic and control surveys, topographic and quantity surveys, and boundary surveys. As value-added services, we offer in-house 3D high-definition laser scanning, both static and mobile, and hydrographic survey services

Potential office locations include: Spokane, WA; Boise, ID; Pocatello, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID.