Survey Technician

at  Binnie

You love math, logic, order, and seeing a project takes shape in a survey plan. You work with survey equipment and software, but it is the vectors and attributes that really draw you in. You provide the data, the essential starting point for many exciting new projects.
Binnie is looking for a detailed-oriented Survey Technician based out of our Burnaby location.
As part of our Geomatics Group, you will help with processing survey data for a wide range of highway engineering and land surveying projects around the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia.
This position is a full-time office-based position and offers opportunity to gain valuable work experience and knowledge.
This is a dynamic and challenging role with a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement. A relocation reimbursement will be offered if relocation is required for the opportunity.

ABOUT BINNIE

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm which is consistently recognized as a Top Employer, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.
We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

• Manage, analyze, and process survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
• Create 3D surfaces, contours, alignment, and cross sections
• Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries
• Communicate collaboratively with field staff to ensure scope of work is understood and assist with smooth flow of data from field to office ensuring completeness of data submission
• Provide simple survey calculations for Surveyors (coordinates, alignments, surfaces, hardcopy plans) based on client-supplied drawings
• Interpret and edit field data, notes and sketches to ensure clear understanding of data captured and field procedures
• Work closely with Project Managers to deliver the project on schedule
• Perform QC on survey data and various survey plans
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with internal and external client as required