Field Survey Technician: CAD & Field Data Expert

Stantec; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation & paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec seeks an entry-level Survey Technician to support outdoor surveying projects across diverse locations in New Mexico. You will perform boundary calculations, collect field data, and draft mapping deliverables under a Professional Land Surveyor’s supervision.

You will coordinate with licensed surveyors, engineers, and field crews, while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols. Travel to remote areas is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in surveying, engineering, or related field; no prior experience required.
• High school diploma with three years of paraprofessional field/office survey experience.
• Part 107 certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Compute survey calculations, analyze data, draft CAD drawings, and prepare maps.
• Perform field surveying to establish site control and collect data for projects.
• Collaborate with project team members including licensed surveyors and engineers.
• Draft deed descriptions and explain boundary surveys for legal documents.
• Carry out other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

GPS & Robotic total stations

Math skills (algebra, trigonometry)

Field data collection

Driving license

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in surveying or related field

High school diploma + 3 years paraprofessional field/office experience

Part 107 certification preferred

Tools

GPS devices

Robotic total stations

Job description

Stantec seeks an entry-level Survey Technician to support outdoor surveying projects across diverse locations in New Mexico. You will perform boundary calculations, collect field data, and draft mapping deliverables under a Professional Land Surveyor’s supervision.

You will coordinate with licensed surveyors, engineers, and field crews, while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols. Travel to remote areas is expected.