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jub.com

Senior Survey Technician / Land Survey Intern (LSI) in Meridian

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A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.

$62,492 / year median in Idaho

+9% projected growth

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Job Ref:
3156209111
Employer:
Network Company Name:
jub.com
Industry:
Engineering Job Type:
Full Time State:
Idaho City:
Meridian Zip Code:
83642
Post Date:
08/15/2026
Description:
Senior Survey Technician / Land Survey Intern (LSI)
Location:
Meridian, ID The purpose of J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is "Helping Each Other Create Better Communities." We foster a teamwork environment to solve problems that improve society while providing employees growth opportunities. We are recruiting for a Senior Survey Technician / LSI to work in our Meridian, Idaho office. This position is intended for a technically strong, detail-oriented survey professional who can independently support office production, field operations, construction staking calculations, survey data processing, records research, technical coordination, quality control, and preparation of high-quality survey deliverables. The successful applicant will work closely with Professional Land Surveyors, survey leadership, field personnel, and project teams supporting transportation, municipal, land development, aviation, water/wastewater, and other civil infrastructure projects. Why Join J-U-B? While this is primarily an office-based technical position, strong field experience is highly valuable. The ideal candidate understands how survey data is collected, processed, analyzed, checked, and documented to support accurate, defensible, and design-ready deliverables. This individual should be able to anticipate project needs, identify technical issues, coordinate effectively between field and office staff, and provide guidance to less-experienced team members. J-U-B values well-rounded survey professionals who understand both field operations and office production and are committed to continuous professional growth within the surveying profession. What You'll Do While applying technical land surveying knowledge and skills, this position will: Support Professional Land Surveyor(s) and survey leadership with office production, project coordination, technical review, and preparation of survey deliverables. Perform and evaluate records research, including surveys, deeds, subdivision plats, easements, right-of-way documents, BLM/GLO materials, and other supporting records. Prepare field information packages, staking notes, control information, maps, exhibits, and project documentation for complex assignments. Prepare, organize, and independently check construction staking calculations for municipal, transportation, land development, utility, and other civil infrastructure projects. Process and analyze field data using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D with survey database, GNSS workflows, point coding, and established J-U-B procedures. Prepare topographic surveys, existing conditions base mapping, exhibits, surfaces, and other design-ready survey deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Provide technical support for boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, subdivision plats, Records of Survey, easement exhibits, right-of-way exhibits, and survey control networks. Coordinate with field personnel regarding project scope, field procedures, control requirements, staking needs, deliverable expectations, and documentation requirements. Help maintain alignment between field operations and direction provided by the Professional Land Surveyor(s) responsible for the work, particularly regarding accuracy, completeness, quality control, and defensibility. Perform closures, dimension verification, surface checks, point coding reviews, drafting reviews, staking calculation checks, and other quality-control tasks. Identify technical issues, communicate them promptly, and help develop practical solutions in coordination with the Professional Land Surveyor(s) responsible for the work. Help organize workload, support project schedules, and coordinate deliverable needs across multiple active projects. Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced survey technicians and field personnel. Collaborate with in-house engineers, project managers, field personnel, and survey professionals across J-U-B offices. Assist with field work when project needs require, including survey data collection, monument recovery, construction staking, field verification, and crew support. Exercise sound professional judgment, communicate clearly, and uphold J-U-B standards for safety, quality, and professional responsibility.
Requirements:
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience preferred; candidates with an equivalent combination of experience, education, and demonstrated technical ability will be considered. Passage of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam and current Idaho Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certification preferred. Candidates not currently certified should demonstrate a commitment toward professional licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor. High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training, college coursework, or surveying-related education preferred. Strong working knowledge of records research, boundary procedures, construction staking practices, survey data processing, and survey deliverable preparation. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, including survey database workflows, surface development, point coding, and preparation of design-ready base mapping. Demonstrated ability to prepare and independently check construction staking calculations, process complex survey data, and perform substantive quality-control reviews. Strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to organize and evaluate complex survey information. Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate with Professional Land Surveyors, field personnel, engineers, project managers, clients, and other technical staff. Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, provide technical guidance to others, and support multiple active projects. Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record. Ability to assist with field work when required, including physically demanding work in varied terrain and weather conditions. Flexibility to work extended hours when project schedules require. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to quality, accuracy, defensibility, professional responsibility, and continuous improvement in the delivery of professional surveying services. Additional beneficial experience includes operating UAV/drone platforms, LiDAR and point-cloud processing, GNSS workflows, geodetic control networks, and FAA Part 107 certification. What We Offer We believe great work deserves great rewards.
Competitive salary:
$34.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience Professional development and career growth opportunities Coaching and Mentorship programs Performance bonuses for qualified employees Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure) Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match and profit sharing Education Reimbursement Paid Holidays Health club subsidy A collaborative, team-centered work environment Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service The application window will be open through November 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. See our website for more benefit details: Your Next Chapter Starts Here At J-U-B ENGINEERS, you'll do more than advance your career. You'll help deliver meaningful projects, support the development of future engineering talent, become part of an employee-owned organization, and contribute to stronger communities throughout the Intermountain West. To apply and learn more, visit .
Compensation details:
34-50 Hourly Wage PI107a2df30baf-1498

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development