Field Survey Technician: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) is seeking a Survey Technician to join our civil engineering team. The role blends office and field work, supporting boundary surveys, preliminary surveys for design, construction staking and post-construction surveys. Travel across the state/region for project meetings and field activities is expected.

You will contribute to data gathering, calculations, plats and drawings while maintaining safety and accuracy in a collaborative Midwest environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• AA Degree in Engineering Technology or Land Surveying preferred.
• Above average math skills and strong computer/ technical skills.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to interact with coworkers and contractors.
• Must be detail orientated, self-motivated and able to work in an outdoors environment.
• Valid driver's license required with good driving record.
• Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.
• Daily activity will require prolonged periods of standing, walking and pounding hubs.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various jobsites to obtain necessary survey data and jobsite information.
• Gather field survey data to determine precise location & elevations, and contours.
• Process survey data, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Perform simple surveying calculations, deed research, deed plotting and map checks.
• Prepare accurate survey plats and drawings, legal descriptions and alignment drawings.
• Ensure schedules and productivity objectives set by Survey Crew Chief are achieved.

Skills

Surveying operations

Boundary surveying

Construction staking

Data collection

Math skills

Communication

Driving

Outdoors work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA Degree in Engineering Technology or Land Surveying

Job description

Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) is seeking a Survey Technician to join our civil engineering team. The role blends office and field work, supporting boundary surveys, preliminary surveys for design, construction staking and post-construction surveys. Travel across the state/region for project meetings and field activities is expected.

You will contribute to data gathering, calculations, plats and drawings while maintaining safety and accuracy in a collaborative Midwest environment.