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Acorn Engineering, Inc.

Survey Tech

Portland, ME

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm has an opportunity for a Survey Technician in their Portland office.

Responsibilities may include assisting with:

CAD site design

stormwater inspections

construction administration

Planning Board submissions

Land survey field work

Land survey drafting

Acorn’s current projects include:

floodplain and watershed restoration

municipal parks including artwork installations

urban infill developments

affordable housing projects throughout the State

Rural & Urban Boundary Surveying

Construction Layout

This is an exciting opportunity to assist a small, but growing firm with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. Please note that this is not a hybrid position and requires the selected candidate to be in-person, five days a week, based in our Portland office.

Requirements

Capabilities and Credentials:

No prior experience required

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, to perform tasks independently and to produce neat and accurate reports

Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner

Ability to maintain safe work practices in a fast-paced work environment

Dependable and willing to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and perform physical tasks

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & HydroCAD

Ability to work outside in a variety of conditions and perform physical tasks

Strong ability to multi-task

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office knowledge

Basic knowledge of CAD, other Engineering/Technical skills preferred

Basic understanding and knowledge of civil drawings, construction processes and construction codes preferred

Valid driver’s license required

Original posting on Acorn Engineering, Inc.'s site ↗

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