Entry-Level Survey Field Technician: Field Ops & Staking

LandDesign Internships; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Volunteer hours

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

LandDesign is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects. You will work alongside experienced surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Training will be provided on modern surveying equipment and field procedures. You will gain hands-on field experience and contribute to boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and data collection for site

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

Safety-minded

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LandDesign is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects. You will work alongside experienced surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Training will be provided on modern surveying equipment and field procedures. You will gain hands-on field experience and contribute to boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and data collection for site