Field Survey Technician – Construction Staking & Boundaries

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in Christiansburg, VA to join our field crew. You will gather data to support design work, perform boundary surveys, and prepare sketches and layouts for construction activities.

You will operate GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors in diverse environments, while maintaining safety and data integrity. The role requires physical capability and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying fieldwork including boundary, ALTA, and topography.
• Ability to work under guidance of crew chief and mentor.
• Basic computer skills for office suite.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work for land surveying including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography.
• Organize survey equipment and supplies; transfer data to project folders.
• Maintain productive relationships with clients and coworkers and comply with safety policies.

Skills

GPS & total stations

Field surveying

Safety procedures (OSHA 10)

Data transfer & filing

Team communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surveying

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Scanners

Data Collectors

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in Christiansburg, VA to join our field crew. You will gather data to support design work, perform boundary surveys, and prepare sketches and layouts for construction activities.

You will operate GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors in diverse environments, while maintaining safety and data integrity. The role requires physical capability and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.