Field Assistant Surveyor – Rail & Transportation (Travel 80%)

Olsson; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus system

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join our field teams on railroad and transportation projects across the United States. You will work with experienced survey crews, learn GPS, total station, and other surveying techniques, and travel extensively to project sites.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, safety‑focused culture, and a clear path for long‑term growth in the surveying and geospatial sectors.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 80% or more of the time.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Strong work ethic with safety, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal communication with coworkers, clients, contractors, and railroad personnel.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn survey data collection technology.
• Willingness to obtain railroad safety certifications and comply with operating requirements.
• Desire to learn surveying and develop a long-term career in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with daily field operations on railroad and transportation projects.
• Load, unload, transport, and maintain survey equipment and supplies.
• Set survey stakes, hubs, targets, prisms, and other field markers.
• Assist with GPS, total station, laser scanning, and other survey data collection activities.
• Follow established railroad safety requirements and company safety procedures.
• Travel frequently to project locations throughout the United States.
• Support project setup, site logistics, and daily field activities.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and project teams.
• Learn surveying procedures, equipment operation, and field techniques from experienced professionals.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

Outdoor work

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Job description

Olsson is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join our field teams on railroad and transportation projects across the United States. You will work with experienced survey crews, learn GPS, total station, and other surveying techniques, and travel extensively to project sites.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, safety‑focused culture, and a clear path for long‑term growth in the surveying and geospatial sectors.