Geomatics Office Technician

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role 

Stratus recently partnered with Stewart and is seeking a Geomatics Office Technician, will work as a  collaborative member of the delivery team performing calculations, drafting, research and other associated duties with a minimum of supervision while assisting in the performance of boundary, ALTA, topographic, existing conditions, right-of way, transmission line, transportation, construction, and other types of field surveys and/or subsurface utility engineering (SUE) location utilizing the latest equipment and surveying technologies.

Responsibilities 

• Perform survey-related office duties including calculations, drafting, and research.
• Work with survey/SUE field data to help prepare final project deliverables.
• Ensure field crews are equipped with maps, calculations, and information needed for daily tasks.
• Manage quality of work to include accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity.
• Prepare meeting schedules and budgets with a high level of service to clients.
• Operate software to include AutoCAD/MicroStation and associated add-ons (i.e., Civil 3D and GeoPak) in the performance of duties.
• As required, work in field to with surveying and/or SUE instrumentation and equipment such as prisms, total stations, global positioning systems (GPS), data collectors, magnetic locators, and ground penetrating radar.
• Work with field surveyors to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the Earth’s surface, underground and underwater.
• Effectively communicate with clients, project workers, and public.
• Collaborate with Geomatics leadership on projects and provide input on project costs and deadlines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure safekeeping of all equipment, computers, and software.
• Read, interpret, and develop construction, utility, and survey maps.
• Remain actively engaged in professional development by completing coursework, trainings, or professional certifications. 

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant field experience and/or 3 years of drafting experience in AutoCAD 3D version 2018 (minimum)
• High school degree or equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• Dependable and physically able to work outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions

Preferred

• Complete an advanced utility locating training course or ability to obtain within 6 months

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.