Field Survey Instrument Technician

Accura Engineering; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a field-ready Survey Technician to collect data, operate surveying equipment, and support the Party Chief in daily field operations. The role requires using standard data collection methods, interpreting maps and blueprints, and ensuring regulatory and company procedure compliance.

The candidate should have 1+ year(s) of land surveying experience, GDOT familiarity, and a valid driver’s license; travel is requested as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years using data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• 1+ years of land surveying experience.
• GDOT experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Willing to train candidates lacking above experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Willing and able to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data using company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running field operations.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles and distances.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as required.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal survey regulations and Accura procedures.
• Monitor daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform calculations to establish reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Clean, check and adjust instruments for accuracy.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Data collection

Field operations

Survey instruments

GPS surveys

Travel-ready

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Land surveying experience (1+ yrs)

GDOT experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Theodolite

Electronic distance measuring equipment

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a field-ready Survey Technician to collect data, operate surveying equipment, and support the Party Chief in daily field operations. The role requires using standard data collection methods, interpreting maps and blueprints, and ensuring regulatory and company procedure compliance.

The candidate should have 1+ year(s) of land surveying experience, GDOT familiarity, and a valid driver’s license; travel is requested as needed.