Field Survey Specialist - Precision Mapping & Staking

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Milton, DE is seeking a Field Survey Technician for a full-time, direct-position at our office. The role focuses on land development projects and requires operating surveying instruments, recording measurements, and conducting site stakeouts with precision.

You will work in the field regularly, perform manual labor when needed, and support construction staking activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a clean driving record; preferred training in land surveying and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Formal training in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience in field-based roles with physically demanding tasks is a plus.
• Experience with modern survey methods and tools (Total Stations, GPS, RTS, GIS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying instruments (prisms, total stations, GPS, levels).
• Record survey measurements with notes, drawings, and data files.
• Use rods for bench loops and cross-section elevations.
• Position targets for sighting to measure angles, distances, elevations.
• Search, stake, and recover sectional & property corners; assist with monumentation.
• Perform manual labor (clearing brush, carrying stakes, etc.) and support construction staking.
• Participate in field-based tasks; adapt to new situations and work as a team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Formal surveying training

Tools

Total Stations

GPS equipment

Leica Geosystems hardware

Faro Laser Scanning

MS Excel

Job description

Pennoni in Milton, DE is seeking a Field Survey Technician for a full-time, direct-position at our office. The role focuses on land development projects and requires operating surveying instruments, recording measurements, and conducting site stakeouts with precision.

You will work in the field regularly, perform manual labor when needed, and support construction staking activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a clean driving record; preferred training in land surveying and