Survey Technician

Crest’s team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. At Crest we cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

Founded in 1981, Crest Engineering Associates Inc. is a small, close knit firm with fewer than 30 employees. We specialize in land development, ALTA surveys, boundary surveys, stormwater management design. Our team is committed to excellence, providing client with the precise data necessary for successful project completion.

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for a full time Survey Technician opening in our Millstone, New Jersey office. We are seeking an individual who is experienced and detail oriented with expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D to join our surveying team. As a Survey Technician for Crest, you will perform survey work relating to ALTA, topographic and boundary surveying, construction staking, structure monitoring and other surveying applications in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of a Licensed Professional Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative and fast paced environment.

• Assist survey crew chief in the completion of survey field assignments
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying
• Operates advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices
• Clear brush, drive stakes, take detailed notes, and make sketches
• Assist in the preparation of construction staking, layout plans and boundary resolutions
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for survey related challenges
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations in all survey activities

• Proven experience as a Survey Technician, with a focus on land development, ALTA and boundary surveys.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles and methods.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Skilled in the use of GPS and Robotic Total Stations, data collectors survey and drafting technologies, preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Drive a passenger vehicle
• Wear personal protective safety gear most of the day
• Work in cold or hot environments
• Ability to carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds

• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off

Crest Engineering Associates Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Crest is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crest Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through Crest’s Firm Administrator.