Alaska Field Survey Instrument Operator

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UMIAQ Design LLC in Alpine, Alaska seeks a Survey Instrument Person to support field data collection for maps, plans, and construction documents. You will work in small teams using GPS, traditional, and leveling equipment year-round in remote field locations.

The role involves rotating two weeks on/off with a tight-knit team, staking out sites, verifying measurements, and assisting the Party Chief to ensure data accuracy in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering tech, or related field; or three years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Travel to remote Alaska locations required (10–25%).

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field.
• Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks.
• Help establish and mark reference points and stake out construction sites.
• Verify measurements and data with the Party Chief.
• Conduct field reconnaissance to identify landmarks and control points.

Skills

Survey equipment operation

Attention to detail

Physical stamina outdoors

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GPS devices

Traditional surveying instruments

Leveling equipment

Job description

UMIAQ Design LLC in Alpine, Alaska seeks a Survey Instrument Person to support field data collection for maps, plans, and construction documents. You will work in small teams using GPS, traditional, and leveling equipment year-round in remote field locations.

The role involves rotating two weeks on/off with a tight-knit team, staking out sites, verifying measurements, and assisting the Party Chief to ensure data accuracy in challenging conditions.