Field Survey Instrument Tech – Heavy Civil Construction

Webber, a Ferrovial company; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, seeks a field survey assistant to support the Survey Party Chief across multiple heavy civil projects. You will set up, operate, and maintain survey instruments, assist with layout, topographic, as-built, and boundary surveys, and help ensure data quality in outdoor, fast-paced environments.

The role requires reading construction plans, strong math skills, and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in land surveying, construction surveying, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks using survey instruments under the direction of the Survey Party Chief.
• Set up, operate, and maintain survey instruments, including total stations, GPS (RTK), levels, and data collectors (e.g., Trimble).
• Construction layout (stakeout), topographic surveys, as-built surveys, boundary and right-of-way surveys.
• Collect, record, and verify survey data accurately; assist with data quality checks.
• Perform basic field calculations and support project execution through accurate layout and control.
• Stake and mark points for construction activities and site control.
• Maintain and properly care for survey instruments and equipment; report damages or malfunctions.

Skills

Total Station

GPS RTK

Levels

Field surveying

Data collection

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble

Survey instruments

Job description

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, seeks a field survey assistant to support the Survey Party Chief across multiple heavy civil projects. You will set up, operate, and maintain survey instruments, assist with layout, topographic, as-built, and boundary surveys, and help ensure data quality in outdoor, fast-paced environments.

The role requires reading construction plans, strong math skills, and clear English communication.