Entry-Level Field Survey Technician

LandDesign, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Contribution

PTO + Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits for Alternative Tras

Family-First, Work-Life Balance

Personal and Professional Growth

Job summary

LandDesign, Inc. seeks an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects.

You will work with seasoned surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with boundary and topographic surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role offers on-the-job training on modern surveying equipment (GPS RTK, robotic total stations, data collectors) and a hands-on path to learn field procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn new tools, technology, and field techniques.
• Ability to follow direction and work well as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-minded.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field survey operations on land development projects.
• Support boundary and topographic surveys used for site planning and design.
• Help perform construction staking for roads, utilities, buildings, and storm drainage systems.
• Set up and operate survey equipment such as GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, and data collectors (training provided).
• Collect and record accurate field data for use by engineers and designers.
• Assist in locating property corners, right-of-way lines, easements, and utilities.
• Maintain organized electronic data and field notes.
• Help maintain and transport survey equipment safely and properly.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Dependable

Safety-minded

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

LandDesign, Inc. seeks an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects.

You will work with seasoned surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with boundary and topographic surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role offers on-the-job training on modern surveying equipment (GPS RTK, robotic total stations, data collectors) and a hands-on path to learn field procedures.