Project Technician chez Giffels Webster

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Technician to join our Survey Team in Washington Township, Michigan.  As a Project Technician, you will service clients in a variety of project needs in and around Metro Detroit.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience.

As a Project Technician you will be responsible for ordering utility records, importing topographic survey data, configuring plan sheets and preparing project plan sets which include site-plan layout, geometrics, grading, pavement design, soil erosion, utility design, traffic plans, details and specifications.      

 Typical responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively with the team to determine and understand the Client's program and/or objectives.
• Processing field data and preparing CAD drawings.
• Requesting and managing utility records and incorporation them into project data.
• Coordinating with project managers and field crews to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Surveys, easement documents, parcel reconfiguration documents and record drawings.

What we offer

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off; Vacation, Sic time, Holidays, Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position.  With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.

About us:

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023 by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024 and 2025.

Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better.  We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs.  If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place.  If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid.  Please do not forward reumes to our team members, partners or any company location.

Requirements

 Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver license.  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant survey experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Technical skills with survey instruments and data collection software (Trimble, Leica, or similar) (a plus)
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills