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.
Shaheed A. Smith Geospatial, LLC (SAS) is a full-service Land Surveying and Geospatial firm that provides professional services for private and public sectors throughout the greater Philadelphia, State College, and New Jersey regions and beyond. SAS offers professional services in the fields of Land Surveying, Drone Imagery, 3D Laser Scanning and Subsurface Utility Locating services to our clients. SAS is committed to the collection and delivery of accurate data. This gives our clients the benefit of a one-stop solution for all their comprehensive surveying and mapping needs. In 2025, the firm made The Philadelphia 100® for the fifth consecutive year, earning a place in the Hall of Fame. This award is given by The Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, and identifies and honors the 100 fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial companies in the greater Philadelphia Region.
WE ARE SEEKING A SENIOR SURVEY/CAD TECHNICIAN TO BE BASED OUT OF OUR DOYLESTOWN, PA OFFICE JOB SUMMARY
Collaborate with Professional Land Surveyors and Project Managers to ensure project requirements are integrated in all deliverables including but not limited to: Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, ALTA Surveys, ROW Surveys, Parcel Plats, Subdivision Plats, Control Surveys, Legal Descriptions and Exhibits, and reports. Prepare survey drawings and perform survey computations as necessary to provide quality control of drawings. Oversee CAD Operations ensuring drafting and final products prepared by all team members are accurate and meet SAS Geospatial's high-quality standards.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise daily operations of the CAD Team. Establish and maintain project time frames, delegate duties, and adhere to requirements and deadlines. Participate in and/or lead CAD discussions and briefings. Report on the status of open projects to Senior Management. Train new hires, and mentor/motivate members of the CAD Team. Contribute to bi-annual performance evaluations and assist in setting and achieving goals. Work primarily in the office on drafting, research, data reduction, field note reduction and analysis, calculations, data, and other related survey drawings using AutoCAD, (MicroStation, ArcGIS a plus) Magnet Tools, and other incidental survey programs. Register and extract survey data from 3D point clouds, utilizing Leica Cyclone
REGISTER
360, 3DR, Cloudworx, TopoDOT, and other software. Be informed and adaptable to emerging technologies. Perform some other duties as assigned. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of survey experience using AutoCAD and similar drafting software preparing survey maps, record of surveys, right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, exhibits, and construction staking calculations highly desirable. Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D Experience with MicroStation, Magnet Tools, 3D scanning, Leica laser scanning software and other related survey software preferred. CST, LSIT or PLS Certification desirable Supervisory, training and project management experience a plus. Desire for growth in a leadership role. Valid driver's license with a good driving record Must be able to pass background check and drug tests. SKILLS Ability to take directions from others and assign tasks. Comprehensive understanding of plans and specifications. Demonstrate knowledge of sources of measurement errors and have thorough knowledge to perform analysis of survey data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and precision. Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel is highly desired. Possess good interpersonal, and effective written and oral communication skills. Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT 401K
Paid Vacations Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term/Long Term/ Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SAS
believes in investing in its employees by offering many opportunities for learning and professional growth.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES SAS
will help with the cost of acquiring a professional license or professional certification.
STAFF AWARDS SAS
will recognize exceptional individual contributions to the company. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
