Land Survey Technician (Finance)
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding a Land Survey Technician to our team based in Irvine, CA.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
As a Land Survey Technician, you will provide both office and field survey support to our site development and transportation groups. Based in Irvine, CA, you'll support surveying/mapping, GIS, and civil engineering activities on projects ranging from roadway and utility design to industrial and military facilities. You'll also be trained to perform topographic, boundary, and GPS control surveys, with opportunities to gain exposure to emerging technologies such as UAS (drone) surveys and laser scanning.
Responsibilities include:
- Collect and process survey data in accordance with industry and client specifications.
- Provide technical assistance to CADD operators and design staff; coordinate site visits with project team personnel.
- Support mapping and office survey tasks under the direction of a licensed land surveyor.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure project deliverables meet all necessary standards.
- Operate survey equipment, adopt new technologies, and continuously learn new techniques.
- Perform occasional travel (approximately once per quarter) to project sites such as Northern California and Flagstaff, AZ.
- Perform fieldwork that may require lifting and carrying 40+ lbs. across rough terrain.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; college-level coursework in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying highly desirable.
- 3+ years of field surveying experience, ideally including boundary surveys.
- Experience with survey office tasks such as drafting, mapping, and data processing.
- LSIT registration in the State of California (or ability to obtain within 6 months), preferred.
- Background in civil engineering project work and knowledge of municipal and state projects is ideal.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk-related products required. Familiarity with MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and scheduling programs a plus.
- Knowledge of survey data collection methods and data processing.
- Valid California State Driver's License required.
Life at Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and a company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- A collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
- Access to the latest surveying technologies and high-profile infrastructure projects.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.
Additional Information
- Organization: 200 IEW
