Field Survey Instrument Technician - Travel Required

Accura Engineering; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Charlotte, NC is seeking a field survey assistant to collect data, operate surveying instruments, and support field operations under the Party Chief. You will work with office staff and clients while ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1+ year surveying experience, GDOT familiarity, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel. Training available; pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience using data collectors, total stations and GPS equipment.
• Experience in land surveying and familiarity with GDOT procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

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 and locate points on maps or plats.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Maintain instrument accuracy and perform basic instrument checks.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Party Chief.

Skills

Data collection experience

Survey instrument operation

Travel willingness

Field operations support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1+ year surveying experience

GDOT experience

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic total stations

Non-robotic total stations

GPS equipment

Job description

Accura Engineering in Charlotte, NC is seeking a field survey assistant to collect data, operate surveying instruments, and support field operations under the Party Chief. You will work with office staff and clients while ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1+ year surveying experience, GDOT familiarity, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel. Training available; pre-employment drug screen and background check required.