Field Instrument Technician – Survey & Topography

Topographic, CO; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Topographic, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Instrument Technician to perform field surveying duties as part of a 2–3 person crew at assigned worksites.

You will read plans and specifications, locate monuments, measure elevations and distances, and ensure accurate data using surveying instruments and calculators while maintaining safety. Travel to worksites may be required and the schedule can vary; reliability and attention to detail are essential in this dynamic field role.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying as part of a 2–3 person crew at assigned worksites.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Set elevations and distances with rods and levels; locate monuments.
• Dig ground to locate survey monuments as needed.
• Maintain safe use of tools and equipment and ensure data accuracy.
• Travel to worksites as required.

Skills

Surveying instruments

Job description

Topographic, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Instrument Technician to perform field surveying duties as part of a 2–3 person crew at assigned worksites.

You will read plans and specifications, locate monuments, measure elevations and distances, and ensure accurate data using surveying instruments and calculators while maintaining safety. Travel to worksites may be required and the schedule can vary; reliability and attention to detail are essential in this dynamic field role.