Field Survey Technician – Instrument Ops & Data

Accura Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Survey Technician to support field operations and data collection using company standards. The role involves operating surveying instruments, helping the Party Chief, and coordinating with clients and office staff.

The candidate should have 1+ year of surveying experience, with GDOT exposure preferred, and must hold a valid driver’s license. Travel and pre-employment checks are required; training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years using data collectors, robotic and non-robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
• 1+ years in land surveying.
• GDOT experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable.
• Willingness to train if experience is lacking.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data per company standards for descriptions and line coding.
• Assist Party Chief in running field operations.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments to measure elevations, angles, and distances.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients as needed.
• Adhere to survey regulations and Accura procedures.
• Monitor daily timesheets, reports, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform calculations to locate reference points.
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
• Maintain accuracy of instruments and measurements.
• Oversee surveying activities when Party Chief is absent.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data collection

Survey instrument use

GDOT experience

Valid driver’s license

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic total stations

GPS equipment

Job description

Accura Engineering in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Survey Technician to support field operations and data collection using company standards. The role involves operating surveying instruments, helping the Party Chief, and coordinating with clients and office staff.

The candidate should have 1+ year of surveying experience, with GDOT exposure preferred, and must hold a valid driver’s license. Travel and pre-employment checks are required; training is available for the right candidate.