Field Service Technician-Energy

Wightman & Associates, Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wightman & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Service Technician, Energy, based in Benton Harbor, MI, to collect field data using standard surveying equipment.

You will assist surveyors by setting up tools, measuring data, and helping create drawings of job sites. The role requires light to moderate manual labor, the ability to work in varying weather, and willingness to travel regionally up to 75% as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Certified Survey Technician credential is a plus.
• 2+ years related survey experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment and instruments to collect field data.
• Measure, record, and calculate data based on instrument readings.
• Layout and recover markings, stakes, and signifiers at work locations.
• Help create drawings and computer images of job locations.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Assist in conducting surveys to locate natural features and structures.
• Collect information from maps, photos, and records for new surveys.
• Perform manual labor as needed (5–50 lbs).

Skills

Planning

Communication

MS Office

Weather resilience

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Certified Survey Technician

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

The survey field service technician collects field data utilizing common surveying equipment.

Survey Field Service Technician, Energy

The survey field service technician collects field data utilizing common surveying equipment.

Essential Functions

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment and instruments to collect field data, reporting data back to surveyors and other Wightman professionals
• Measure, record, and calculate data based on instrument readings
• Layout, locate and recover markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at work locations
• Help create drawings and computer images of job locations
• Maintain equipment and vehicles
• Assist in conducting surveys to determine location of natural features and man-made structures on the surface, underground or underwater
• Collect information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records and other relevant information
• Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with a hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs)

Required Traits & Characteristics

• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work within established budgets and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer knowledge and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and various types of physical environments

Organizational Relationships

• Reports directly to Project Manager- Energy

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Experience

• Associates degree or higher
• Certified Survey Technician
• 2+ years related experience

Travel

• Position based in Benton Harbor, MI
• Regional Travel 75% including out of state

About Wightman

Let’s face it: no matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and do it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman. Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21 st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more. We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman