Field Survey Technician

Pennoni; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Field Survey Technician to join our Hampton Roads, VA team on a full-time basis. You will operate surveying instruments, record measurements, and perform construction staking and monumentation with accuracy.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in the field with minimal supervision. Proficiency with MS Excel and exposure to modern survey technologies is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Formal training or experience in land surveying preferred.
• Experience with modern survey methods and technologies is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and operate surveying instruments (prisms, total stations, GPS, etc.).
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data with notes and sketches.
• Use rods for bench loops and cross-section elevations.
• Position targets and perform sighting to measure angles and distances.
• Search, stake, and recover sectional and property corners.
• Perform manual labor and construction staking activities.
• Adapt to new situations and work accurately in the field.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Formal training in Land Surveying

Tools

Total Stations

Robotic Total Stations (RTS)

GPS

Leica Geosystems HW/SW

Faro HDLS

MS Excel

Job description

We are hiring for a Field Survey Technician to join our team on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Hampton Roads, VA. This person will work on a variety of projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Adjust & operate surveying instruments (e.g.: prisms, total stations, GPS/electronic distance-measuring equipment, auto-levels, etc.).
• Record survey measurements & descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, and data collection files.
• Use rods for bench loops and cross-section elevations.
• Position targets that Operators use for sighting in order to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
• Search, stake, and recover sectional & property corners together with other survey monumentation.
• Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush to clear lines, carrying materials (i.e.: stakes, rebar, and other items), and staking survey monumentation.
• Perform construction staking activities.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

If you can adapt well to new situations, are a team player and a problem solver that can work with a high level of accuracy we urge you to apply!

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).

This person will be expected to work regularly in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in Land Surveying.
• Experience with Land Surveying that provided exposure to modern survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
• Exposure to relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: Total Stations, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with RTS (Robotic Total Stations), GPS, Leica Geosystems HW & SW, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus.
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• Proven ability to adapt to new situations; this person will be expected to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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