Field Instrument Technician – Land Surveying

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.; Mountainville (NY); On-site; USD 110,208,000 - 118,474,000; Full time

Job summary

Tectonic’s Orange County, NY corporate office seeks an experienced Instrument Person to join our team full-time, supporting survey projects across NY and NYC Metro area. The role requires operating field instruments, maintaining records, and assisting the Crew Chief on daily activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of land surveying experience, is detail oriented, can travel overnight, and holds a HS diploma with a preferred AAS in Surveying.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years land surveying experience; working knowledge of surveying equipment.
• Must be detail oriented, with ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Available to work overtime as needed, and travel for overnight assignments.
• Must possess a HS Diploma or equivalent; AAS in Surveying a plus.
• Must have or be able to obtain required OSHA training within a reasonable period of time.
• Must possess a valid, clean, driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintenance, and operation of field survey equipment.
• Operate survey instruments in the field including total stations, levels, data collectors, GPS.
• Prepare survey sites and remove obstacles, including debris, brush, tree limbs, etc.
• Maintain neat and accurate field records and survey notes.
• Assist Crew Chief in field day-to-day operations; upload/download data and photos.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Land surveying experience

Detail oriented

Overnight travel availability

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

AAS in Surveying

Job description

Tectonic’s Orange County, NY corporate office seeks an experienced Instrument Person to join our team full-time, supporting survey projects across NY and NYC Metro area. The role requires operating field instruments, maintaining records, and assisting the Crew Chief on daily activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of land surveying experience, is detail oriented, can travel overnight, and holds a HS diploma with a preferred AAS in Surveying.