Field Survey Technician

Stantec; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Wellness program

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Field Survey Technician for our Austin, TX office. You will work under direct supervision on tasks and smaller projects, performing surveying, mapping and data collection as part of a larger team guided by a Senior Surveyor.

The role emphasizes field work with occasional travel, requiring knowledge of survey methods, GPS, and field instrumentation. Strong math skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related field survey work preferred; Associate’s degree or technical school preferred but not required.
• Position will primarily work in a field setting; willingness to travel for short periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles with tools and equipment.
• Possibly drive company vehicle to job sites.
• Operate and maintain survey tools safely.
• Verify accuracy of field data and prepare maps or sketches daily.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Skills

Field survey methods

GPS

Robotic total stations

Mathematics (algebra, trigonometry)

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree or technical school preferred

Tools

GPS equipment

Robotic total stations

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centres, resilient neighbourhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Your Opportunity

We provide our clients with a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyse spatial data. We are looking for experienced Field Survey Technician at our Austin, TX office. You will work with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Surveyor. You will perform surveying, mapping and data collection activities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Loads vehicles with tools and equipment, ensuring materials are loaded correctly.
• May be required to drive company vehicle to reach jobsites.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Verifies the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites, and prepare maps or sketches of work performed in the field daily.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of field survey methods and calculations.
• Working knowledge of local survey laws, rules, and regulations.
• Developing understanding of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
• Good cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.
• Good math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Possess a valid driver's licence with a good driving record.
• While this will be a primarily Austin, TX based position, a willingness to travel for a week or two at the most at a time would be preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or technical school preferred but not required. 1-3 years of related work experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Position will primarily work in afield setting.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what possible.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive