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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Survey Technician

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What they do

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.

$46,302 / year median in North Carolina

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Survey Technician Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 1130 Situs Court (Show on map) Aug 25, 2026 Survey Technician LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Category Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering All Locations Raleigh, NC Tracking Code 26452 Position Type Full-Time/Regular Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT's Survey/Geomatics department offers an exciting work environment that leverages modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, Drones, robotics, bathymetry, etc.) balanced with sound traditional survey procedures to deliver projects.
Position Summary:
Responsible for completing the data processing phase of specific field survey projects, deed research, boundary computations, plat drafting and other related tasks. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g.
H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT
) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Knowledge of geomatics, surveying, and reality capture Proficient with survey computations Experience with Carlson Survey and/or Open Roads Designer Performs office computations necessary for completing task assignments, including QA/QC. Develop topographic base mapping (field to Finish Processing) through conventional survey and/or LiDAR Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening Valid Driver's License Able to pass Background Check Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent Extensive knowledge of field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, GNSS surveys, and construction stakeouts. Familiarity with third-party software for data reduction and drafting, including AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Microstation, StarNET, and/or Trimble Business Center Preferred Experience Carlson Survey or Open roads Designer experience Knowledge of network adjustments (StarNET) Boundary experience NCDOT experience Working Conditions Work is performed in a general office environment 95% of the time. It is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Fieldwork is required 5% of the time, where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed. Benefits JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company paid Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Caregiver Leave Program 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Career Development Programs And more... Benefits | JMT Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #FirstLine-KM1