Survey Technician/Survey Crew Chief

MSA is a true grassroots success story, founded in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in the 1930s. What began as a rural two-man surveying and engineering partnership has now grown into an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm employing 300+ engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other professional staff. We have multiple offices throughout the Midwest and collaborate to help strengthen communities across the nation.

At MSA, we're about our people as much as we are about our portfolio, and as an employee-owned firm, when we say we "own" our work, we mean it. The employee-owned ownership culture at MSA fosters a positive team environment and allows owners to be an active part of the growth and success of the company. We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners-we make a difference.

Position:

We are currently looking for a full time Survey Technician in our Madison office. This person will complete field and office survey related duties accurately and on time for internal and external clients. We offer project exposure to a variety of municipal and private projects.

Responsibilities:

• Gather information for survey, topographical mapping, cross-sections, horizontal and vertical control, location of right of way, and utility locations to be used in preparation of plans and specification
• Complete Boundary/Retracement surveys
• Either manually or with CAD programs transfer field information into drawings.
• Perform office functions including computations, reduction of field notes, filing and retrieving prints, and running prints
• Assist in municipal plan preparation, construction observation, and staking

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• An associate's degree in surveying, civil engineering technology, or related degree is required
• A valid driver's license is required
• The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of prior surveying experience
• Previous experience with municipal infrastructure projects and construction staking is preferred
• Previous experience with Auto Cad, Civil 3D, or Trimble Business Center Basic is a plus
• PLS or Certified Survey Technician or desire to obtain in the future
• Solid written and communication skills

At MSA, we help people live, work and play better. That goes not only for our clients and the communities we serve, but for our team members too. Join us and launch your innovative new career in a 100% employee-owned workplace that believes in flexible work schedules, honest transparency, a supportive team environment and a commitment to helping make communities stronger, together.

MSA also provides a comprehensive suite of benefits and incentives including competitive health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, support of ongoing professional education, opportunities for community involvement and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

MSA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Location
Madison, US-WI