Experienced Field Survey Tech – Geodetic & GPS

Pennoni; Berryville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennoni in Berryville, VA is seeking a part-time Survey Crew member to lead field surveys across boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering projects. You will oversee the crew, operate total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments, and gather data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods.

You’ll train crew members, perform survey calculations, ensure QA/QC, and deliver high-quality field notes and finished products.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Field/Land Surveying and/or Construction.
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field survey crew in geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
• Maintain proficiency with total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
• Gather field survey data with conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods.
• Adjust & operate surveying instruments (e.g., prisms, total stations, GPS/ECD, auto-levels).
• Prepare field notes & drawings for complex survey calculations.
• Instruct and train crew in surveying methods, equipment use, and field safety procedures.
• Perform computations as well as QA/QC checks.
• Safely operate ATV, UTV, or similar vehicle as needed.
• Deliver high-quality work and customer service with tangible end-products.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Skills

Field survey experience

Team leadership

Proficiency with surveying instruments

Data collection

QA/QC

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Leica Geosystems

Faro

HDLS

RTS

GIS

MS Excel

Job description

Pennoni in Berryville, VA is seeking a part-time Survey Crew member to lead field surveys across boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering projects. You will oversee the crew, operate total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments, and gather data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods.

You’ll train crew members, perform survey calculations, ensure QA/QC, and deliver high-quality field notes and finished products.