Land Surveyor Technician

Job Title: Land Surveyor Technician

Location: New York / New Jersey (Hybrid) – 1 day per week in Haddonfield, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000 (based on experience) + profit share

About mcfa

We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through aligning their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development."

mcfa Core Values (LEADS):

• Love (each other, mission, work)
• Entrepreneurial (spirit of innovation)
• Accountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other)
• Delight (customers and teammates)
• Stretch (individual and collective growth mindset)

How You'll Get to Contribute

The Land Surveyor Technician will support field and office survey operations across New York and New Jersey, working under the direction of the Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) and Survey Manager. This individual will play a key role in data collection, drafting, and processing survey deliverables, while gaining hands-on exposure to boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, and construction surveys. This is a strong opportunity for a technically-minded individual looking to grow their surveying career within a collaborative, project-driven team.

What You'll Get to Do

• Assist field crews with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate GPS units, robotic total stations, terrestrial scanning equipment, and UAV data collection tools (where applicable).
• Process and reduce field data; assist with drafting base maps, plats, exhibits, and survey drawings in CAD (e.g., AutoCAD/Civil 3D).
• Support preparation of survey calculations, legal descriptions, and supporting documentation under PLS review.
• Research and review deeds, plats, easements, title reports, and legal descriptions to support project deliverables.
• Maintain field notes, equipment logs, and project files in accordance with company quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with the Survey Manager and PLS on project scheduling, deliverable timelines, and site logistics.
• Support construction staking and construction support services as assigned.
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and construction management teams on multidisciplinary projects.

Who You Are

Required

• Associate degree or coursework in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
• 1–4 years of experience in land surveying, survey CAD drafting, or a related field role.
• Working knowledge of survey field equipment (GPS, robotic total stations) and survey data collection/reduction software.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret field notes, plans, and legal documents.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout New York and New Jersey.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Survey-in-Training (SIT) certification or progress toward licensure.
• Experience supporting transportation, highway, bridge, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with DOT, Port Authority, municipal, or public agency surveying requirements.
• Exposure to terrestrial laser scanning or mobile LiDAR technologies.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (preferred but not required).

What's in It for You

Annual Paid Time Off:

• Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
• Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
• Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule

"mcfa way" Bonus Program:

• Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
• Incoming Growth Units: 10
• Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.

Healthcare & Insurance:

• Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment.
• mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
• Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Retirement:

You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.

References and/or work samples may be requested. This position is subject to client review and approval.

mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.

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