Jesse Boyd
Lakewood
Summary
Surveyor-in-Training with approximately four years of entry-level field and office exposure across residential, municipal, and construction-related surveying environments. Experience primarily in assisting licensed surveyors and senior technicians with field data collection, drafting support, and records research. Actively pursuing Ohio Professional Surveyor licensure and seeking a long-term position with a firm that provides strong mentorship, clear instruction, and patience while foundational surveying skills are developed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician (Entry-Level)
National Engineering & Architecture Services
03.2025 - Current
- Assist senior field staff with data collection using Trimble GPS and robotic total stations
- Perform basic field tasks under direction, including point collection and note-taking
- Assist with utility coordination tasks such as 811 requests and documentation
- Receive introductory exposure to OpenRoads and Trimble Business Center under supervision
Field Technician (Entry-Level)
Euthenics
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with level runs and basic topographic data collection
- Measured sewer invert elevations for storm and sanitary sewer systems under supervision
- Supported senior technicians with field setup, measurements, and data organization
Field Technician / Office Assistant
City of Cleveland
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted with public records research using county databases and archived documents
- Supported review of plats for lot splits, consolidations, subdivisions, and vacations
- Performed basic drafting tasks in Carlson Survey under direction
- Assisted with field surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GPS equipment
CAD Technician / Field Technician (Entry-Level)
Exacta
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted with drafting residential and mortgage location surveys in Carlson Survey
- Performed basic calculations and point plotting under supervision
- Assisted field crews with residential survey work
Education
Currently Continuing Engineering Education
The Ohio State University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics (Land Surveying Track)
University of Florida
06.2020
Skills
- Software: Carlson Survey (basic), OpenRoads (introductory), Trimble Business Center (introductory)
- Equipment: Trimble GPS, robotic total stations (assisted use)
- Survey Areas: Residential, municipal, construction support, utility-related surveys
- Other: Public records research, plat review assistance, utility coordination (811)
Timeline
Field Technician (Entry-Level)
National Engineering & Architecture Services
03.2025 - Current
Field Technician (Entry-Level)
Euthenics
09.2023 - 03.2024
Field Technician / Office Assistant
City of Cleveland
03.2022 - 09.2023
CAD Technician / Field Technician (Entry-Level)
Exacta
10.2020 - 01.2022
Currently Continuing Engineering Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Geomatics (Land Surveying Track)
University of Florida
Professional Development Focus
- Building foundational surveying competence through direct mentorship
- Developing confidence in both field and office fundamentals
- Progressing steadily toward Ohio Professional Surveyor licensure in a supportive learning environment