Surveying Technician
Job Description
Position: Survey Technician
Duration: 6 month Contract to Hire
Remote/Onsite: Onsite, this role requires a lot of travel. They will get a company truck and travel/meals will be expensed.
Company Overview:
Our client is a long‑established engineering and architecture firm known for delivering large‑scale infrastructure, building, and environmental projects. The company emphasizes collaborative, multidisciplinary work and operates globally with thousands of employees across more than 200 locations.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Survey Technician to support land surveying operations. The ideal candidate will assist in collecting, processing, and analyzing field data for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering surveys. This role requires a strong understanding of surveying principles, proficiency with survey instruments and software, and the ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.
- Set up and operate total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels, drones, and other surveying instruments in a fashion consistent with accepted rules and practices.
- Assist in construction layout and data collection
- Assist in topographic, boundary and site survey tasks.
- Assist in boundary document research at courthouses.
- Maintain detailed and accurate field notes.
- Perform basic calculations from field note data, and read, interpret and use topographic maps and design drawings
- Demonstrate understanding of basic survey or CAD computer applications
- Download and process raw data from field instruments
- Perform other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience with AutoCAD
Compensation:
$30/hr to $35/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.