The Field Survey Technician performs surveying activities at active construction job sites to support layout, grading, utilities, and other construction operations. This position collects, analyzes, and maintains accurate survey data using industry-standard equipment and software while complying with company, client, and safety requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Operate GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment.
- Use Tremble software to process survey data and develop 3D models.
- Prepare for daily survey activities by ensuring vehicles, equipment, and supplies are ready and operational.
- Review and interpret construction plans, profiles, cross-sections, boundary information, utility plans, and grade elevations.
- Perform boundary, construction, topographic, control, leveling, and traversing surveys.
- Analyze survey data, control information, and boundary records to locate monuments and verify accuracy.
- Maintain accurate field notes, electronic records, and daily documentation.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and construction crews to support field operations and project schedules.
- Inspect, clean, maintain, and perform routine field adjustments on survey equipment.
- Identify and communicate survey discrepancies or field issues.
- Travel to construction job sites as required.
- Follow all company, OSHA, and client safety requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of construction surveying principles, methods, and equipment.
- Experience using Trimble, Leica, or Topcon equipment and software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and survey documents.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of construction surveying experience.
- Ability to work overtime as project needs require.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment physical, drug screening and physical.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and work on uneven terrain.
- Work outdoors in varying weather and around active construction equipment.
- Lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Maintain visual acuity to read plans, instrument displays, and survey markers.
- Wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, safety footwear, and other required protective equipment.
